A Woman in the Active Phase of the First Stage

question 5

Multiple Choice

A woman in the active phase of the first stage of labor is using a shallow pattern of breathing,which is about twice the normal adult breathing rate.She starts to complain about feeling light-headed and dizzy and states that her fingers are tingling.The nurse should:

• A) notify the woman's physician.
• B) tell the woman to slow the pace of her breathing.
• C) administer oxygen via a mask or nasal cannula.
• D) help her breathe into a paper bag.

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Definitions:

Pragmatics

The study of how context influences the interpretation of language, including the intentions and social implications behind words.

Morphemes

The smallest grammatical units in a language that carry meaning, such as roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

Overextension

The cognitive error in language development where a child inappropriately applies a word to a wider range of objects or actions than it actually applies to.

Two-Word Utterances

An early language development stage where toddlers combine two words to communicate simple concepts or desires.