A client experiencing a difficult labor is going to have vacuum extraction to facilitate delivery. Which statement indicates that the client needs additional information about vacuum extraction assistance?
1. "The baby's head might have a bruise from the vacuum cup."
2. "The vacuum will be applied for a total of 10 minutes or less."
3. "I can stop pushing and just rest if the vacuum extractor is used."
4. "A small cup will be put onto the baby's head, and a gentle suction will be applied."
3
Explanation:
1. The vacuum extractor might leave a bruise on the scalp where the device is placed.
2. The vacuum extractor is applied to the scalp for up to 10 minutes total.
3. Vacuum extraction is an assistive delivery, and the client must continue with pushing efforts to accomplish the birth.
4. The vacuum extractor is a small cup-shaped device that is applied to the scalp.
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