A patient having her fourth child is admitted to the labor unit and is accompanied by a doula. The intrapartum nurse expects the doula to assist with:
1. Fetal monitoring and relaxation techniques.
2. Physical and emotional comfort techniques.
3. Breathing techniques and labor assessment.
4. Massage and vaginal exams.
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Rationale 1: The doula will not be involved with fetal monitoring.
Rationale 2: A doula is a trained lay birth companion, and focuses on helping the mother to relax and increase her comfort.
Rationale 3: The doula does not do labor assessments.
Rationale 4: A doula does not do vaginal exams.
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