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Crisostomo, Fatima Celine L

The document outlines the responsibilities of a labor and delivery nurse, which include monitoring and providing care for both the mother and baby during and after delivery. Key tasks involve assisting the physician, administering medications, and preparing for potential cesarean sections while also offering emotional and physical support to the mother. The nurse acts as a primary advocate, ensuring timely communication and addressing any complications that may arise.

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Crisostomo, Fatima Celine L

The document outlines the responsibilities of a labor and delivery nurse, which include monitoring and providing care for both the mother and baby during and after delivery. Key tasks involve assisting the physician, administering medications, and preparing for potential cesarean sections while also offering emotional and physical support to the mother. The nurse acts as a primary advocate, ensuring timely communication and addressing any complications that may arise.

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CRISOSTOMO, FATIMA CELINE L.

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 Monitor and provide care for the mother and her baby.
 Nurse provides intensive support for the patient, and is ready to intervene, at a
moment’s notice.
 During a routine delivery, a labor and delivery nurse assists the physician by
anticipating the need for supplies and equipment, encouraging the patient,
administering medicine, and attending to the baby after birth.
 Prepping a patient for a Cesarean Section, retrieving special equipment, and
calling for assistance are just a few of the tasks that may be required.
 In the operating room, a labor and delivery nurse may serve as a scrub nurse or
a circulating nurse, acting as the primary patient advocate for the mom.
 Labor and delivery nurse provides aftercare for both mom and baby. 
 Monitor and time contractions during labor and delivery;
 Administer epidurals (pain management) and other medications;
 Assist the doctor in inducing labor by administering Pitocin or Cytotec;
 Monitor the vital signs of the mother and the heart rate of the baby;
 Monitor for potentially dangerous complications of medications commonly
given during labor and delivery;
 Communicate with the doctor to provide timely and accurate information;
 Identify complications and notify the doctor; and
 Prepare for cesarean (c-section) delivery, including emergency c-sections.

2.  nurse focus on supporting the mother emotionally, physically and as her advocate:
 Talking the mother through what’s happening and what’s to come
 Holding her hand or supporting her physically in other ways
 Providing calm reassurance and encouragement
 Educating her on how and when to push

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