The perinatal nurse offers Paula the use of the birthing ball. The action facilitated by the use of the birthing ball most often is:
A) Fetal descent
B) Decreased maternal anxiety
C) Decreased transmission of pain
D) Increased number of opioid receptors
Question 2
An adolescent develops hypertension of pregnancy and is confined to bed rest at home. Considering the developmental tasks of adolescence, which of the following problems is likely to worry her at this point?
A) Difficulty determining what kind of person she is
B) Inability to participate in community activities
C) Inability to interact with younger brothers and sisters
D) Concern over inability to vacation with her family
