The nurse is planning a "train the trainer" class for labor and delivery nurses learning to teach prenatal classes. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "Women like to be in a semi-sitting position when giving birth."
2. "Teaching alternatives available at our hospital facilitates decision making."
3. "I will explain that bright lights in the room are best for moms and babies."
4. "Patients should be taught not to make noise during labor or birth."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: No one position for birth is favored by all women. Prenatal classes should teach about alternatives and help strengthen the mind–body connection of patients.
Rationale 2: This is a true statement. To be respectful and facilitate autonomy, prenatal classes should teach about alternatives and help strengthen the mind–body connection of patients.
Rationale 3: Subdued lighting and soft music are options that are easy to implement and help personalize a family's birth experience.
Rationale 4: Vocalization during labor and birth should be encouraged, if that is what the patient wants to do. It is not appropriate to expect all laboring patients to want the same things or to behave in the same ways.
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