What information will the nurse give to a pregnant woman with heart disease regarding her second stage of labor?
a. She will not be able to have any anesthesia.
b. She will have a cesarean birth if she cannot quickly push the baby out.
c. She will not be able to receive any analgesia.
d. She will not be allowed to push.
ANS: D
The mechanisms involved in pushing place too great a strain on the cardiovascular system at this stage. Forceps or vacuum extraction will be used. Pain and pain responses should be avoided through the use of epidural anesthesia with narcotic medication. Cesarean birth is not recommended, except in the case of an emergency.
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