Maternity

Question 1

The nurse planning care for a pt experiencing dystocia determines that the priority is which action?
1. Position changes and providing comfort measures
2. Explanations to the pt about what is happening
3. Monitoring for changes in teh condition of the birthing parent and fetus
4. Encouraging the use of breathing techniques learned in childbirth prepartory classes

Answer 1

Answer: 3
Use Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory to prioritize, remembering that physiological needs comes first. All the options are correct and would be implmented during the care of a pt w/ dystocia. Also note that the correct option is the only one that addresses both the birthing parent and the fetus.