Maternity Notes|2021|-NUR3805-Nursing Roles, Dimensions, & Perspectives-Broward College

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Maternity Notes|2021|-NUR3805-Nursing Roles, Dimensions, & Perspectives-Broward CollegeINDICATED BY 4 P: pg. 241 McKinney & Chapter 11 ATI I. POWER • During first stage of labor; primary force tha... t moves the fetus through the maternal pelvis are the uterine contractions • Force acting to expel fetus out • Effacement → shortening and thinning of the cervix during the first stage of labor • Dilation→ enlargement of the cervical oss. and the cervical canal during the first stage of labor • Pushing efforts of mother during the second stage II. Passage way • The route • Consist of maternal pelvis and soft tissues • True pelvis is more important in labor functioning like a curved cylinder III. Passenger • How baby is laying or attitude in that position • Consist of the fetus, membranes and the placenta IV. PSYCHE • Nurse acting as advocate for laboring mother and support person to increase amount of control on client • Women emotional structure that determines t=entire response to labor and influence physiological and psychological functioning [Show More]

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