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 assessing a client who is in labor and has been pushing for 3 hours with no progress.

The nurse should identify that this client is at risk for which of the following complications? (Select all that apply.).

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 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?

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 caring for a client who has prolonged and obstructed labor and develops a vesicovaginal fistula.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

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 nurse is preparing to assist with an emergency cesarean delivery for a client who has a ruptured uterus.

Which of the following equipment should the nurse have readily available? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who had a vacuum-assisted delivery due to prolonged labor and is at risk for developing a hematoma in the perineal area.

Which of the following manifestations should alert the nurse to this complication?

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)?

A nurse is monitoring a client who had a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) delivery.

The nurse notes that the client has a boggy uterus, heavy vaginal bleeding, and signs of hypovolemic shock.

The nurse suspects that the client has a concealed uterine rupture.

What is an appropriate nursing action for this client?