Which Should the Nurse Expect to Assess in the Third

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which should the nurse expect to assess in the third stage of labor that indicates the placenta has separated from the uterine wall? (Select all that apply.)

• A) A gush of blood appears.
• B) The uterus rises upward in the abdomen.
• C) The fundus descends below the umbilicus.
• D) The cord descends further from the vagina.
• E) The uterus becomes boggy and soft, with an elongated shape.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the context of operant conditioning that signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment, guiding behavior towards or away from certain responses.

Operant Response

A behavior that is modified by its consequences, including rewards or punishments, as described in operant conditioning theory.

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, often referring to behaviors increased in frequency or intensity due to positive or negative reinforcement.