What Should the Nurse Know When Assisting a Patient with Pushing

question 6

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse know when assisting a patient with pushing and positioning during labour?

• A) Encourage the woman's cooperation in avoiding the supine position.
• B) Advise the woman to avoid the semi-Fowler position.
• C) Encourage the woman to hold her breath and tighten her abdominal muscles to produce a vaginal response.
• D) Instruct the woman to open her mouth and close her glottis,letting air escape after the push.

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