In assisting with the two factors that have an effect on fetal status, namely, pushing and positioning, nurses should:
1. encourage the woman's cooperation in avoiding the supine position.
2. advise avoiding the semi-Fowler position.
3. encourage the woman to hold her breath and tighten her abdominal muscles to produce a vaginal response.
4. instruct the woman to open her mouth and close her glottis, letting air escape after the push.
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1. Correct. The woman should maintain a side-lying position.
2. Incorrect. A semi-Fowler position is the recommended side-lying position with a lateral tilt to the uterus.
3. Incorrect. This is the Valsalva maneuver, which should be avoided.
4. Incorrect. Both the mouth and glottis should be open, letting air escape during the push.
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