A Nurse Is Planning to Teach a Prenatal Class on the Dick-Read

question 49

Multiple Choice

A nurse is planning to teach a prenatal class on the Dick-Read method of childbirth.Which information should the nurse plan to include?

• A) After birth, the newborn is placed in a tub of warm water.
• B) Consciously controlled breathing is the main coping strategy.
• C) Relaxation is vital because pain is caused by fear and tension.
• D) The Dick-Read method means a totally medication-free birth.

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The number of times the heart beats per minute, which can vary according to the body's physical needs, including the demand for oxygen.

Controlled Breathing

A technique that involves consciously regulating one's breathing pattern to improve physical or mental well-being.

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological functions by using signals from their own bodies.

Qui Gong

A traditional Chinese mind-body practice that combines movement, meditation, and regulated breathing to enhance physical and mental health.