Which maternal factor may inhibit fetal descent and require further nursing interventions?
a. Decreased peristalsis
b. A full bladder
c. Reduction in internal uterine size
d. Rupture of membranes
B
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A Peristalsis does not influence fetal descent.
B A full bladder may inhibit fetal descent because it occupies space in the pelvis
needed by the fetal presenting part.
C Contractions will reduce the internal uterine size in order to assist fetal descent.
D Rupture of membranes will assist in the fetal descent.
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