The perinatal nurse provides information to a laboring woman with twins that the second twin will normally be born within what time frame?
A. Within 5 minutes of the first twin
B. Within 15 minutes of the first twin
C. Within 30 minutes of the first twin
D. Within 60 minutes of the first twin
ANS: B
The birth of the second twin normally occurs within 15 minutes of the first twin. Although there has been concern over complications associated with a longer time period between births, studies have shown that with proper fetal monitoring and maternal surveillance, a safe vaginal birth can take place in an indefinite amount of time.
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