Occasionally a woman arrives at the intrapartum unit ready to give birth. Bearing down, grunting, or stating something like "the baby's coming" should direct the nurse to advise the client, "Do not push, pant, and blow until the physician a
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
The nurse's priority is to prevent or reduce injury to mother and infant if delivery is imminent. The emergency delivery kit should be obtained and preparation made for immediate delivery. An abbreviated assessment should be completed in order to obtain the mother's name, that of the support partner, and her care provider. Estimated date of delivery, allergies, and prenatal care are also important information. If time allows, maternal vital signs should be done, as well as a fetal assessment. After delivery the priority is to maintain the infant's airway and temperature.
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