Which Technique Could the Support Person Use When the Laboring

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which technique could the support person use when the laboring woman appears to be losing control?

• A) Have the nurse take over the role of support.
• B) Tell the woman that she is causing stress to her baby and herself.
• C) Wait for the contraction to end and discuss the problem with her.
• D) Make eye contact with the woman and breathe along with her.

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Definitions:

Psychophysics

The scientific study of the relationship between stimuli (which are physical) and the sensations and perceptions they produce in the observer.

Physical Energy

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Sensory Physiology

The study of how organisms perceive and respond to physical stimuli in their environment through sensory organs.

Constant Stimuli

A method in psychophysics used to measure the sensitivity of sensory systems by presenting stimuli of constant intensity but differing in duration or frequency.