With Regard to the Procedures and Criteria for Admitting a Woman

question 25

Multiple Choice

With regard to the procedures and criteria for admitting a woman to the hospital labor unit,nurses should be aware that:

• A)She is not considered to be in true labor (according to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act [EMTALA])until a qualified health care provider says she is
• B)She can have only her male partner or predesignated doula with her at assessment
• C)Her weight gain is calculated to determine whether she is at greater risk for complications
• D)The nurse should listen politely to the woman's previous birthing experiences but should keep in mind that each birth is a unique experience

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