A Client Asks the Nurse, "What Can I Do to Avoid

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client asks the nurse, "What can I do to avoid an episiotomy during birth?" Which responses should the nurse give? (Select all that apply) .

• A) "Using the lithotomy position during pushing may be beneficial."
• B) "Using prolonged breath-holding when pushing may help stretch the tissue."
• C) "Beginning at 36 weeks, a daily 10-minute perineal massage may help stretch the tissue."
• D) "Using an open glottis technique when pushing can promote gradual perineal stretching."
• E) "Delaying pushing until the urge is felt can gradually distend the soft tissues of the pelvic floor."

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Definitions:

Boron

A metalloid element with atomic number 5, used in borosilicate glass, fiberglass, and as a dopant in semiconductors, displaying properties of both metals and non-metals.

Bismuth

A chemical element with the symbol Bi, known for its crystalline structure and various applications including cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Calcium

A chemical element with the symbol Ca, an alkaline earth metal that is essential for living organisms, particularly in cell physiology and bone formation.

Chromium

A lustrous, hard, and brittle metallic element that is used primarily in metal alloys and as a compound in industrial processes.