During the Course of the Birth Process, the Physician Suspects

question 35

Multiple Choice

During the course of the birth process, the physician suspects that a shoulder dystocia is occurring and asks the nurse for assistance. Which priority action should be taken by the nurse in response to this request?

• A) Put pressure on the fundus.
• B) Ask the physician if he or she would like you to prepare for a surgical method of birth.
• C) Tell the client not to push until you prepare vacuum extraction device for physician.
• D) Reposition the client to facilitate birth.

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