An assisted birth using forceps or a vacuum extractor may be performed for ineffective pushing, for large neonates, to shorten the second stage of labor, or for a malpresentation. When caring for the mother following an assisted birth, the nurse should keep which of the following in mind

A. A vacuum extractor is safer than forceps because it causes less trauma to the neonate and the mother’s perineum.
B. The neonate will develop a cephalohematoma as a result of the instrumentation.
C. The use of instruments during the birth process is a fairly rare occurrence.
D. Additional nursing interventions are needed to ensure an uncomplicated postpartum.