With regard to the position of the laboring woman, maternity nurses should be able to tell 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 com-fort.
d. In a sitting or squatting position her abdominal muscles will have to work harder.
C
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A Blood flow can be compromised in the supine position; any upright position benefits cardiac output.
B The "all fours" position is used to relieve backache in certain situations.
C Frequent position changes relieve fatigue, increase comfort, and improve circu-lation.
D In a sitting or squatting position the abdominal muscles work in greater harmony with uterine contractions.
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