The Patient Has Been Pushing for Two Hours and Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

The patient has been pushing for two hours and is exhausted. The fetal head is visible between contractions. The physician informs the patient that a vacuum extractor could be used to facilitate the delivery. Which statement indicates that the patient needs additional information about vacuum extraction assistance?

• A)"A small cup will be put onto the baby's head, and a gentle suction will be applied."
• B)"I can stop pushing and just rest if the vacuum extractor is used."
• C)"The baby's head might have a bruise from the vacuum cup."
• D)"The vacuum will be applied for a total of ten minutes or less."

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