A Couple Asks the Nurse to Explain the Use of Breathing

question 15

Multiple Choice

A couple asks the nurse to explain the use of breathing techniques during the labor process. Which should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Start to use the focused breathing as soon as labor begins.
• B) The use of complex breathing patterns should start during early labor.
• C) The breathing pattern chosen to use during labor should be practiced frequently.
• D) Focused or controlled breathing techniques are considered just one of many coping strategies.
• E) One helpful technique with breathing is to visualize oxygen entering on inhalation and tension leaving on exhalation.

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