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What are the potential maternal and fetal problems in prolonged labor?
What are the potential maternal and fetal problems in prolonged labor?
- Maternal infection, intrapartum or postpartum (correct)
- Maternal dehydration and poor nutrition
- Neonatal jaundice and respiratory distress
- Fetal malpresentation and maternal hypertension
How do responses to excessive or prolonged stress interfere with labor?
How do responses to excessive or prolonged stress interfere with labor?
- Increased glucose consumption; maternal exhaustion
- Decreased pain perception; increased pain tolerance
- Higher levels of anxiety; fear during a subsequent labor
- Reduced maternal blood supply to the placenta; less effective labor contractions (correct)
Which nursing measure is important for the woman experiencing prolonged labor?
Which nursing measure is important for the woman experiencing prolonged labor?
- Position changes that favor normal progress (correct)
- Promoting anxiety and fear
- Providing inaccurate information
- Assessment for infection
What is a characteristic of abnormal labor duration known as prolonged labor?
What is a characteristic of abnormal labor duration known as prolonged labor?
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How do general nursing measures help in labor?
How do general nursing measures help in labor?
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What is the priority nursing care for a woman experiencing precipitate labor?
What is the priority nursing care for a woman experiencing precipitate labor?
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What is a common sign or symptom of preterm labor?
What is a common sign or symptom of preterm labor?
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Which nursing consideration is important for prolonged pregnancy?
Which nursing consideration is important for prolonged pregnancy?
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What is the manifestation of prolapsed umbilical cord?
What is the manifestation of prolapsed umbilical cord?
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How can a nurse help to relieve cord compression in cases of prolapsed umbilical cord?
How can a nurse help to relieve cord compression in cases of prolapsed umbilical cord?
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