While Providing Care to a Patient in Active Labor,the Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

While providing care to a patient in active labor,the nurse should instruct the woman that:

• A) the supine position commonly used in the United States increases blood flow.
• B) the "all fours" position, on her hands and knees, is hard on her back.
• C) frequent changes in position will help relieve her fatigue and increase her comfort.
• D) in a sitting or squatting position, her abdominal muscles will have to work harder.

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