The labor nurse would not encourage a mother to bear down until the cervix is completely dilated to prevent: (Select all that apply.)
1. Maternal exhaustion.
2. Cervical edema.
3. Tearing and bruising of the cervix.
4. Enhanced perineal thinning.
Correct
1; 2; 3
Rationale:
1. If the cervix is not completely dilated, maternal exhaustion can occur.
2. If the cervix is not completely dilated, cervical edema can occur.
3. If the cervix is not completely dilated, tearing and bruising of the cervix
4. If the cervix is not completely dilated, cervical edema, tearing and bruising of the cervix, and maternal exhaustion can occur.
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