A woman who is 35 weeks pregnant has a total placenta previa. She asks the nurse, "Will I be able to deliver vaginally?" What explanation by the nurse is the most appropriate?
a. "Yes, you can deliver vaginally until 36 weeks."
b. "A vaginal delivery can be attempted, but if bleeding occurs, a cesarean section will be done."
c. "A cesarean section is performed when the mother has a total placenta previa."
d. "There is no reason why you cannot have a vaginal delivery."
ANS: C
A cesarean delivery is done for a partial or total placenta previa.
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