In planning for an expected cesarean birth for a woman who has given birth by cesarean previously and who has a fetus in the transverse presentation, the nurse would include what information?
a. "Because this is a repeat procedure, you are at the lowest risk for complications."
b. "Even though this is your second cesarean birth, you may wish to review the preoperative and postoperative procedures."
c. "Because this is your second cesarean birth, you will recover faster."
d. "You will not need preoperative teaching because this is your second cesarean birth."
B
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A This statement is not accurate. Both maternal and fetal risks are associated with every cesarean section.
B This statement is the most appropriate.
C This statement is not accurate. Physiologic and psychologic recovery from a ce-sarean section is multifactorial and individual to each patient each time.
D Preoperative teaching should always be performed, regardless of whether the patient has already had this procedure.
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