A Woman's Position Is an Important Component of the Labor

question 9

Multiple Choice

A woman's position is an important component of the labor progress.Which guidance is important for the nurse to provide to the laboring client?

• A) The supine position,which is commonly used in the United States,increases blood flow.
• B) The laboring client positioned on her hands and knees ("all fours" position)is hard on the woman's back.
• C) Frequent changes in position help relieve fatigue and increase the comfort of the laboring client.
• D) In a sitting or squatting position,abdominal muscles of the laboring client will have to work harder.

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