Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatment ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to perform a vacuum extraction for a client who has prolonged and obstructed labor.
Which of the following criteria must be met before performing this procedure? (Select all that apply).
The membranes must be ruptured, but they do not have to be clear of meconium. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid is not a contraindication for vacuum extraction.
The fetal weight does not have to be less than 2500 grams. Vacuum extraction can be performed for term or near term infants, as long as the head is engaged and the pelvis is adequate. Vacuum extraction should be avoided before 34 weeks of gestation due to increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage.
1. The cervix must be fully dilated and effaced.
2. The fetal head must be engaged and well-flexed.
3. The maternal pelvis must be adequate for vaginal delivery.
These are the criteria that must be met before performing a vacuum extraction for a client who has prolonged and obstructed labor.