Which position would the nurse suggest for second-stage labor if the pelvic outlet needs to be increased?
a. Semirecumbent
b. Sitting
c. Squatting
d. Side-lying
C
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A Kneeling or squatting moves the uterus forward and aligns the fetus with the pelvic inlet; this can facilitate the second stage of labor by increasing the pelvic outlet.
B Kneeling or squatting moves the uterus forward and aligns the fetus with the pelvic inlet; this can facilitate the second stage of labor by increasing the pelvic outlet.
C This position may help increase the pelvic outlet.
D Kneeling or squatting moves the uterus forward and aligns the fetus with the pelvic inlet; this can facilitate the second stage of labor by increasing the pelvic outlet.
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