Concerning the Third Stage of Labor,nurses Should Be Aware That

question 35

Multiple Choice

Concerning the third stage of labor,nurses should be aware that:

• A)The placenta eventually detaches itself from a flaccid uterus
• B)An expectant or active approach to managing this stage of labor reduces the risk of complications
• C)It is important that the dark,roughened maternal surface of the placenta appears before the shiny fetal surface
• D)The major risk for women during the third stage is a rapid heart rate

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Definitions:

Iliac Crest

The upper, outward-curved edge of the ilium, the largest of the three pelvic bones, serving as an important landmark for lumbar puncture and a site for muscle attachment.

Greater Sciatic Notch

A large, deep notch on the posterior border of the hip bone, through which several nerves and blood vessels pass.

Ischial Spine

A bony projection from the ischium bone of the pelvis, serving as an attachment point for ligaments and muscles of the pelvic region.