A Patient Who Is in Labor Is Having Anxiety and Sobs

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient who is in labor is having anxiety and sobs with each contraction. The nurse decides to use imagery to calm the patient by:

• A) having the patient close her eyes and picture herself in her favorite place.
• B) having the patient do stretch exercises before each contraction.
• C) telling the patient to relax and to calm down.
• D) telling the patient strenuously focus on some image in the room.

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