A female patient is in labor. The nurse could use all of the following complementary therapies to aid with childbirth EXCEPT
a. tai chi c. music
b. massage d. aromatherapy
A
There are a variety of CAM therapies found useful when providing care to women in labor. Some of these include: aromatherapy, birth balls, music therapy, massage, and hydrotherapy.
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