What breathing techniques would the nurse teach the prenatal patient to help her focus during labor in order to reduce pain? (Select all that apply.)
a. First stage breathing
b. Abdominal breathing
c. Fourth stage breathing
d. Modified pace breathing
e. Patterned paced breathing
ANS: A, B, D, E
First stage breathing includes the techniques of modified pace breathing and patterned paced breathing, which are types of abdominal breathing techniques. These patterns of breathing will help a woman in labor to focus and reduce pain perception. The fourth stage of labor is the woman's recovery stage and does not require a breathing technique.
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