While Providing Care to a Patient in Active Labor,the Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

While providing care to a patient in active labor,the nurse should instruct the woman that:

• A) the supine position commonly used in the United States increases blood flow.
• B) the "all fours" position, on her hands and knees, is hard on her back.
• C) frequent changes in position will help relieve her fatigue and increase her comfort.
• D) in a sitting or squatting position, her abdominal muscles will have to work harder.

Assess the prioritization of health problems in culturally diverse populations.

Grasp the importance of public health goals and measures, including immunization rates and incidence rates.

Understand the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and the repercussions of HIPAA violations.

Recognize and apply nursing standards of care and legal guidelines in practical scenarios.

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Definitions:

Cough

A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of respiratory conditions.

Physical Status Classification

A system used to categorize a patient's pre-operative physical fitness and predict the risk of surgical complications.

American Society of Anesthesiologists

A professional organization dedicated to raising and maintaining the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

A breathing technique that involves deep breathing using the diaphragm to improve oxygenation and reduce stress.