What Is the Most Appropriate Statement from the Nurse When

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the most appropriate statement from the nurse when coaching the laboring woman with a fully dilated cervix to push?

• A) "At the beginning of a contraction,hold your breath and push for 10 seconds."
• B) "Take a deep breath and push between contractions."
• C) "Begin pushing when a contraction starts and continue for the duration of the contraction."
• D) "At the beginning of a contraction,take two deep breaths and push with the second exhalation."

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Definitions:

Educational Backgrounds

The formal schooling and training an individual has received, including degrees, diplomas, and certificates obtained from educational institutions.

Respiration

The biological process involving the inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide, crucial for cell metabolism and energy production.

Patient Breathes

The process through which a patient takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide through the respiratory system.

Adult Heart Rate

Adult Heart Rate typically refers to the rate at which an adult's heart beats, usually measured in beats per minute, with a normal range being 60-100 beats per minute for a resting heart.