NCLEX-RN · Question #229
A pregnant client experiences a precipitous delivery. The nursing action during a precipitous delivery is to:
The correct answer is A. Control the delivery by guiding expulsion of fetus. (A) Controlling the rapid delivery will reduce the risk of fetal injury and perineal lacerations. (B) The nurse should always remain with a client experiencing a precipitous delivery. (C) Pushing against the perineum may cause fetal distress. (D) Crossing of legs may cause…
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A pregnant client experiences a precipitous delivery. The nursing action during a precipitous delivery is to:
Options
- AControl the delivery by guiding expulsion of fetus
- BLeave the room to call the physician
- CPush against the perineum to stop delivery
- DCross client's legs tightly
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A79% (38)
- B2% (1)
- C13% (6)
- D6% (3)
Explanation
(A) Controlling the rapid delivery will reduce the risk of fetal injury and perineal lacerations. (B) The nurse should always remain with a client experiencing a precipitous delivery. (C) Pushing against the perineum may cause fetal distress. (D) Crossing of legs may cause fetal distress and does not stop the delivery process.
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