During the Course of the Birth Process, the Physician Suspects

Multiple Choice

During the course of the birth process, the physician suspects that a shoulder dystocia is occurring and asks the nurse for assistance. Which priority action should be taken in response to this request?

A) Put pressure on the fundus.
B) Ask the physician if he or she would like you to prepare for a surgical method of birth.
C) Tell the patient not to push until you prepare the vacuum extraction device for physician.
D) Reposition the patient to facilitate birth.