Which interventions could a nurse apply to help stimulate contractions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encouraging the patient to sit upright
b. Assisting the patient to ambulate
c. Stimulating the nipples
d. Offering emotional support
e. Allowing the patient to vent frustration
ANS: A, B, C
Sitting upright, ambulating, and stimulating the nipples may encourage progression of labor. Offering emotional support and allowing patient to vent frustration are supportive to the patient but do not stimulate more effective labor.
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