With Regard to the Process of Augmentation of Labor, the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

With regard to the process of augmentation of labor, the nurse should be aware that it:

• A) Is part of the active management of labor that is instituted when the labor process is unsatisfactory.
• B) Relies on more invasive methods when oxytocin and amniotomy have failed.
• C) Is a modern management term to cover up the negative connotations of forceps-assisted birth.
• D) Uses vacuum cups.

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