Obstetrical nursing practice is intertwined with high risk for patient injury. The signs of fetal distress must be quickly detected and acted upon in labor and delivery suites.
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Obstetrical nursing practice is intertwined with high risk for patient injury. The signs of fetal distress must be quickly detected and acted upon in labor and delivery suites. Joanna McGrath, an experienced OB nurse educator share tips about this highly litigated area. You will learn to identify the most common sources of obstetrical nursing malpractice, including fetal distress and shoulder dystocia.
Is it enough for the staff nurse to tell the obstetrician there is a problem? We will explore issues surrounding the chain of command.