He patient has been pushing for two hours and is exhausted. The fetal head is visible between contractions. The physician informs the patient that a vacuum extractor could be used to facilitate the delivery
Which statement indicates that the patient needs additional information about vacuum extraction assistance?
1. "A small cup will be put onto the baby's head, and a gentle suction will be applied."
2. "I can stop pushing and just rest if the vacuum extractor is used."
3. "The baby's head might have a bruise from the vacuum cup."
4. "The vacuum will be applied for a total of ten minutes or less."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The vacuum extractor is a small cup-shaped device that is applied to the scalp.
Rationale 2: Vacuum extraction is an assistive delivery, and the patient must continue with pushing efforts to accomplish the birth.
Rationale 3: The vacuum extractor might leave a bruise on the scalp where the device is placed.
Rationale 4: The vacuum extractor is applied to the scalp for up to 10 minutes total.
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