Which Comfort Measure Should the Nurse Use to Assist the Laboring

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which comfort measure should the nurse use to assist the laboring woman?

• A) Keep the room lights lit so that the patient and her coach can see everything.
• B) Offer warm, wet cloths to use on the patient's face and neck.
• C) Palpate her bladder every 15 minutes to assess for distention.
• D) Recommend frequent position changes.

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