Nurses Alert to Signs of the Onset of the Second

question 22

Multiple Choice

Nurses alert to signs of the onset of the second stage of labor can be certain that this stage has begun when:

• A) The woman has a sudden episode of vomiting.
• B) The nurse is unable to feel the cervix during a vaginal examination.
• C) Bloody show increases.
• D) The woman involuntarily tries to bear down.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue that is not under voluntary control, found in the walls of internal organs, such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.

Flaccid

Pertaining to muscle weakness or softness, often indicating a lack of muscle tone.

Rigor Mortis

A postmortem condition where the muscles of the body stiffen due to chemical changes, occurring several hours after death.

Triceps

A muscle located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow.