The nurse is aware of the different breathing techniques that are ...

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The nurse is aware of the different breathing techniques that are used during labor. Breathing techniques used in labor: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Are a form of anesthesia.
  2. Are a source of relaxation.
  3. Increase the ability to cope with contractions.
  4. Are a source of distraction.
  5. Comprise chest breathing or abdominal breathing.

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a young client on avoiding toxic shock syndrome. Education was successful when the client makes which statements? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. I will wash my hands before inserting a tampon.
  2. I will change my tampon every 3-6 hours.
  3. I will not touch the part of the tampon I insert.
  4. I will just put the used tampon in the trash.
  5. I will take prophylactic antibiotics if needed.

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Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Breathing techniques are not a form of anesthesia.
Rationale 2: When used correctly, breathing techniques can increase the woman's pain threshold and permit relaxation.
Rationale 3: When used correctly, breathing techniques can enhance the ability to cope with contractions.
Rationale 4: When used correctly, breathing techniques allow the patient to concentrate on breathing, and provide some distraction from the pain.
Rationale 5: Lamaze techniques involve chest breathing and Bradley techniques involve abdominal breathing.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Washing hands before inserting or removing a tampon is correct.
2. Changing the tampon every 3-6 hours will help prevent toxic shock syndrome from developing.
3. After the tampon is unwrapped, the client should avoid touching the portion of the tampon to be inserted into the vagina.

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Correct answers!

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