The nurse coaches the primigravida not to bear down until the cervix is completely dilated. What may premature bearing down cause?
a. Increased use of oxygen
b. Cervical laceration
c. Uterine rupture
d. Compression of the cord
ANS: B
Bearing down against a cervix that is not dilated can cause edema and laceration to the cervix.
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