A nurse is assessing a client who is in labor and notes that the fetal head is visible at the vaginal opening but does not advance with pushing.

The nurse should identify this finding as which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and experiencing shoulder dystocia.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.).

A gush of blood is noted with the rupture of membranes.

On palpation, the uterus is soft (i.e., relaxed) and the patient is not reporting any pain.

An FHR deceleration down to 90 bpm is noted.

What does the nurse suspect has happened?

A nurse is reviewing the risk factors for uterine rupture with a group of nursing students.

Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is counseling a client who has a small pelvis and wants to have a vaginal delivery.

Which of the following factors should the nurse consider when discussing the possibility of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)?

Women with previous uterine scars are prone to uterine rupture, especially if oxytocin or forceps are used.

If a woman complains of a sharp pain accompanied by the abrupt cessation of contractions, suspect uterine rupture, a medical emergency.

Immediate surgical delivery is indicated to save the fetus and mother.

Based on this information, which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client who has prolonged labor and is at risk for infection.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce this risk? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing a client who is in labor and notes that the fetal head is visible at the vaginal opening but does not advance with pushing.

The nurse should identify this finding as which of the following?

A nurse is assisting a client who has prolonged and obstructed labor to deliver by vacuum extraction.

Which of the following complications should the nurse monitor for in the newborn?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a ruptured uterus and a hysterectomy during labor.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is providing emotional support to a client who had a prolonged labor and delivered a stillborn baby by cesarean section.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?