During prenatal classes, the nurse teaches pregnant patients how to perform pelvic rocking. What should the nurse explain to the class as being the purpose of this action?
A) Helps to relieve backache
B) Stretches perineal muscles
C) Enhances respiratory excursion
D) Improves abdominal muscle tone
A
Feedback:
Pelvic rocking helps relieve backache during pregnancy and early labor by making the lumbar spine more flexible. This exercise does not stretch perineal muscles, enhance respiratory excursion, or improve abdominal muscle tone.
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