Brenda Is in the Second Stage of Labour with Her

question 28

Multiple Choice

Brenda is in the second stage of labour with her first child and has heard that she should expect to have an episiotomy. What is the current thinking about the benefits of performing an episiotomy?

• A) An episiotomy will make future deliveries easier.
• B) Brenda's baby will have a quicker recovery from the birth process.
• C) There are no benefits beyond speeding up the delivery.
• D) Brenda will be able to avoid the use of pain medication.

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Definitions:

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief in the ability of a group to achieve common objectives and influence outcomes in their community.

Success

Refers to the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.

Equifinality

A principle that a given end state can be reached by many potential means or from different starting points in complex systems.

Systems Theory

A conceptual framework that examines entities as complex systems made up of interrelated components, suggesting that understanding the whole system requires looking at the interconnections and processes within it.