It Is Paramount for the Obstetric Nurse to Understand the Regulatory

question 5

Multiple Choice

It is paramount for the obstetric nurse to understand the regulatory procedures and criteria for admitting a woman to the hospital labor unit.Which guideline is an important legal requirement of maternity care?

• A) The patient is not considered to be in true labor (according to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act [EMTALA]) until a qualified health care provider says she is.
• B) The woman can have only her male partner or predesignated "doula" with her at assessment.
• C) The patient's weight gain is calculated to determine whether she is at greater risk for cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) and cesarean birth.
• D) The nurse may exchange information about the patient with family members.

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