An important independent nursing action to promote normal progress in labor is
a. Assessing the fetus
b. Encouraging urination about every 1 to 2 hours
c. Limiting contact with the woman's partner
d. Regulating intravenous fluids
B
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A Assessment of the fetus is an important task, but will not promote normal
progression of labor.
B The bladder can reduce room in the woman's pelvis that is needed for fetal
descent and can increase her discomfort.
C The woman needs her support system during labor, and contact should not be
limited.
D Maintaining hydration is an important task, but it will not promote normal
progression of labor.
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