What is the role of the certified nurse–midwife (CNM)? Select all that apply

Question

1. Give primary care for healthy newborns.
2. Be educated in two disciplines of nursing.
3. Give primary care for high-risk clients who are in hospital settings.
4. Obtain a physician consultation for all technical procedures at delivery.
5. Be prepared to manage independently the care of women at low risk for complications during pregnancy and birth.

Answer 1

1, 2, 5
Explanation:
1. The CNM is prepared to manage independently the care of women at low risk for complications during pregnancy and birth and the care of healthy newborns.
2. The CNM is educated in the disciplines of nursing and midwifery.
3. CNMs cannot give primary care for high-risk clients who are in hospital settings. The physician provides the primary care.
4. The CNM does not need to obtain a physician consultation for all technical procedures at delivery. Situations in which the client is at risk, such as for a 4th-degree laceration or forceps delivery, would need physician consultation.
5. The CNM is prepared to manage independently the care of women at low risk for complications during pregnancy and birth and the care of healthy newborns.