The nurse is assessing a woman in labor. What techniques are vital for the nurse to use during this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Auscultation
B.
Inspection
C.
Interviewing
D.
Percussion
E.
Palpation
ANS: A, B, C, E
The nurse uses the skills of interviewing, inspection (observation), palpation, and auscultation to assess the woman in labor. Percussion is not generally used in this assessment.
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