Maria has been pushing for thirty minutes and the fetus is now at 3 statidn. The provider is now at the bedside, setting up for delivery. The nurse removes the lower portion of the birthing bed and returns to Maria’s side to support her foot as she pushes in a lateral position. As the fetus begins to crown the provider applies pressure to the perineum as the head slowly is expelled from the wagina and extends. Maria is instructed to try to stop pushing and as she pants and breathes the shoulders, and the rest of the infant’s body silps out. The infant is vigorously crying and placed directly on Maris’s chest, skin to skin. Which of the following are some anticipated/expected actions at this stage? (5elect all that apply.) Perform APGAll scores on the intant. Immediately clamp and out the cord. Dry the infant with warmed blankets. Assess for lengthening of the cord. Administer IV exptocin (Pinotin). Encourage the client to bear down when indicated.
[Answered]: Maria has been pushing for thirty minutes and the…
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