Question

A woman is to undergo an amnioinfusion. Which statement would be most appropriate to include when teaching the woman about this procedure? A. "You'll need to stay in bed while you're having this procedure." B. "After the infusion, you'll be scheduled for a cesarean birth." C. "A suction cup is placed on your baby's head to help bring it out." D. "We'll give you an analgesic to help reduce the pain."

Answer 1

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A woman is to undergo an amnioinfusion. Which statement would be most appropriate to include when teaching the woman about this procedure?

A. "You'll need to stay in bed while you're having this procedure."

Application of a suction cup to the head of the fetus refers to a vacuum-assisted birth.