Brenda Is in the Second Stage of Labor

question 140

Multiple Choice

Brenda is in the second stage of labor. What is the BEST predictor of whether her doctor will perform an episiotomy?

• A) The length of time Brenda has been in labor
• B) Whether Brenda's baby is in distress
• C) Whether the doctor usually performs an episiotomy
• D) Whether or not Brenda has decided to use anesthesia

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Definitions:

Compulsion

The irresistible urge to perform an act repeatedly, often as a way of relieving anxiety, which constitutes part of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Obsession

Persistent and intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or discomfort.

Checking Behaviour

A type of compulsive behavior characterized by the need to check things repeatedly.

Hallucination

A perception in the absence of external stimuli, manifesting in any of the five senses.