Following the birth of her infant, a client states that her childbirth classes assisted her in dealing with labor and birth. The nurse understands that current research on childbirth education demonstrates which of the following benefits?
A. Clients develop a strong attachment to the birth attendant.
B. Clients avoid the use of medication for labor.
C. Clients become dependent upon their partners.
D. Clients have a feeling of control over the birthing process.
Question 2
A woman has just delivered a stillborn child at 26 weeks' gestation. Which nursing action is appropriate at this time?
1. Remind the mother that she will be able to have another baby in the future.
2. Dress the infant in a gown and swaddle it in a receiving blanket.
3. Ask the woman whether she would like the doctor to prescribe a sedative for her.
4. Remove the baby from the delivery room as soon as possible.
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