With regard to the process of augmentation of labor, the nurse should be aware that it:
a. Is part of the active management of labor that is instituted when the labor process is unsatisfactory.
b. Relies on more invasive methods when oxytocin and amniotomy have failed.
c. Is a modern management term to cover up the negative connotations of for-ceps-assisted birth.
d. Uses vacuum cups.
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A Augmentation is part of the active management of labor that stimulates uterine contractions after labor has started but is not progressing satisfactorily.
B Augmentation uses amniotomy and oxytocin infusion, as well as some gentler, noninvasive methods.
C Forceps-assisted births and vacuum-assisted births come at the end of labor and are not part of augmentation.
D Forceps-assisted births and vacuum-assisted births come at the end of labor and are not part of augmentation.
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