The Grantly Dick-Read method of prepared childbirth allows for: ...

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The Grantly Dick-Read method of prepared childbirth allows for:
 
  a. the use of medication to control pain.
  b. advocating for the role of the father and/or significant other as labor coach.
  c. the use of chloroform as an analgesic during the birthing process.
  d. focusing on the ability of the mother to control fear of impending labor through knowledge.

Question 2

A client who had a vaginal birth 12 hours ago without complications wants to go home. Typical discharge orders at this facility call for discharge to occur at 48 hours postbirth.
 
  The newborn and mother are considered to be stable and an order is written for discharge, with follow-up by home health. What type of variance would this discharge indicate?
 
  a. Positive
  b. Negative
  c. Equivocal
  d. Without incidence

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The Grantly Dick-Read method focuses on the use of maternal breathing exercises to gain control over pain by overcoming fear. This method promotes the use of non-pharmacologic methods to control labor pain. The recognition of the use of a labor coach is not a core concept in the Grantly Dick-Read method. This method does not recognize the use of pharmacologic interventions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A positive variance is one that occurs when an outcome occurs earlier than what is commonly accepted. In this case, the discharge is occurring earlier than planned but there are no adverse outcomes noted.