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A nurse instructs a woman's labor coach to comfort her by firmly pressing on her lower back. What is this technique?
 
  a. Sacral pressure
  b. Distraction
  c. Effleurage
  d. Conscious relaxation

Question 2

The nurse may assist the health care provider in determining the fetal position and presentation by abdominal palpations called ___________________ __________ ___________________ __________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Sacral pressure refers to firm pressure against the lower back to relieve some of the pain of back labor.

Answer to Question 2

Leopold's maneuver

The nurse may assist the health care provider in determining the fetal position and presentation by abdominal palpations called Leopold's maneuver.





 

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