An Expectant Mother Asks a Nurse,"Why Do I Need to Learn

question 13

Multiple Choice

An expectant mother asks a nurse,"Why do I need to learn breathing patterns I can use during labor?" The nurse relates to the client that the primary reason for using controlled breathing patterns during labor is to:

• A)Promote adequate oxygen to the laboring mother and the baby.
• B)Keep the laboring mother distracted.
• C)Keep the laboring mother awake.
• D)Involve the partner in the birth process.

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Definitions:

Family Members

Individuals connected by blood, marriage, or adoption considered to be part of one's immediate or extended family.

Alleviate Concerns

To make concerns less severe or reduce the worries someone may have.

Human Differences

Refers to the variety in human characteristics such as culture, physical features, beliefs, and personalities that distinguish individuals or groups from one another.

Community Covenant

An agreement among members of a community to adhere to certain principles or rules designed to maintain a desirable environment.