A Mother Has Entered the Second Stage of Labor

question 11

Multiple Choice

A mother has entered the second stage of labor.The nurse states that this stage begins with complete dilatation of the cervix and ends:

• A) when the mother begins to push.
• B) when the baby's head crowns.
• C) with delivery of the baby.
• D) with delivery of the placenta.

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Definitions:

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Discontinuous

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Social Cognition Module

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