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NCLEX-RN · Question #226

A primigravida is at term. The nurse can recognize the second stage of labor by the client's desire to:

The correct answer is A. Push during contractions. (A) The second stage of labor is characterized by uterine contractions, which cause the client to (B) Slow, deep, rhythmic breathing facilitates the laboring process. Hyperventilation is abnormal breathing resulting from loss of pain control. (C) The client should remain on bed…

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Question

A primigravida is at term. The nurse can recognize the second stage of labor by the client's desire to:

Options

  • APush during contractions
  • BHyperventilate during contractions
  • CWalk between contractions
  • DRelax during contractions

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    87% (45)
  • B
    8% (4)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)

Explanation

(A) The second stage of labor is characterized by uterine contractions, which cause the client to (B) Slow, deep, rhythmic breathing facilitates the laboring process. Hyperventilation is abnormal breathing resulting from loss of pain control. (C) The client should remain on bed rest during labor. (D) Contractions result in discomfort.

Topics

#stages of labor#second stage#pushing urge#labor progression

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