Question

identify the characteristics of nursing care for each stage of labor

Answer 1

• Establish a good therapeutic relationship with the patient and her family . gain trust.
• Take proper history at the time of admission, assess fetal heart rate and amniotic fluid and contractions
• First stage of labor is divided in to latent, active and transitional phase.
• In latent phase assess patients psychological readiness, educate patient
• In active phase inform patient about the progress of labor,Encourage and assist patient,Monitor vital signs
• Second stage of labor starts when cervical dilation reaches 10 cm, instruct the patient about quality pushing, give positive feedback about pushing
• In third stage of labor, coach the relaxation for delivery of placenta, congratulate on delivery of baby