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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Definitions:

Sensory Deprivation

The intentional reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses, often used for relaxation, meditation, or in psychological experiments.

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, gradually affecting the ability to perceive or understand sounds, especially in noisy environments.

High-Pitched Sounds

Sounds that have a high frequency, typically perceived as sharp or squeaky to the human ear.

Speech Impairment

Speech that deviates so much from the speech of others that it calls attention to itself, interferes with communication, or produces maladjustment in the speaker.