The Use of Hydrotherapy Is an Important Nonpharmacologic Modality to Promote

question 13

True/False

The use of hydrotherapy is an important nonpharmacologic modality to promote relaxation in labor.The nurse should offer the woman in labor a warm bath or shower (if no contraindications exist).The mild nipple stimulation that occurs in the water may intensify her contractions.Is this statement true or false?

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