Posted: October 17th, 2017

After teaching a pregnant woman who is in labor about the purpose of the episiotomy, which of the following purposes stated by the client would indicate to the nurse that the teaching was effective?

After teaching a pregnant woman who is in labor about the purpose of the episiotomy, which of the following purposes stated by the client would indicate to the nurse that the teaching was effective?

A. Shortens the second stage of labor
B. Enlarges the pelvic inlet
C. Prevents perineal edema