In Assisting with the Two Factors That Have an Effect

question 28

Multiple Choice

In assisting with the two factors that have an effect on fetal status (i.e.,pushing and positioning) ,nurses should:

• 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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