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A couple asks the nurse to explain the use of breathing techniques during the labor process. Which should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Start to use the focused breathing as soon as labor begins.
  b. The use of complex breathing patterns should start during early labor.
  c. The breathing pattern chosen to use during labor should be practiced frequently.
  d. Focused or controlled breathing techniques are considered just one of many coping strategies.
  e. One helpful technique with breathing is to visualize oxygen entering on inhalation and tension leaving on exhalation.

Question 2

In a prenatal education class, the nurse is reviewing the importance of using relaxation techniques during labor. Which client statement will the nurse need to correct?
 
  a. We will practice relaxation techniques only in a quiet setting so I can focus.
  b. Relaxation is important during labor because it will help me conserve my energy.
  c. If I relax in between contractions, my baby will get more oxygen during labor.
  d. My partner and I will practice relaxation throughout the remainder of my pregnancy.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E
If a couple plans to use specific breathing patterns, the woman and her partner should practice the techniques frequently to gain comfort with them. If the woman has not practiced, they may not be helpful during labor. Although they were once the major focus of many classes, focused or controlled breathing techniques are now considered just one of many coping strategies used to enhance the woman's ability to work with her labor during birth. While practicing relaxation techniques, the woman can picture oxygen entering her body to nourish her baby as she inhales and tension leaving each time she exhales. Use of the more complex breathing patterns in latent labor may increase fatigue. Focused breathing techniques should not be used in labor until they are actually needed, which is usually when the woman can no longer walk and talk during a contraction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Relaxation exercises must be practiced frequently to be useful during labor. Couples begin practice sessions in a quiet, comfortable setting. Later, they practice in other places that simulate the noise and unfamiliar setting of the hospital. The ability to relax during labor is an important component of coping effectively with childbirth. Relaxation conserves energy, decreases oxygen use, and enhances other pain relief techniques. Women learn exercises to help them recognize and release tension. The labor partner assists the woman by providing feedback during exercise sessions and labor.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
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