A woman in labor whose cervix is not completely dilated is pushing strenuously during contractions. Which method of breathing should the nurse encourage the woman to perform to help her overcome the urge to push?
A. Cleansing breaths
B. Blowing repeatedly in short puffs
C. Holding her breath and using the Valsalva maneuver
D. Deep inspiration and expiration at the beginning and end, respectively, of each contraction
Ans: B. Blowing repeatedly in short puffs
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