The nurse is discussing with a childbirth class the different techniques of breathing exercises available. Regardless of the method of childbirth preparation, most childbirth classes:
1. Present ways of alleviating fear.
2. Teach imagery for relaxation.
3. Use patterned, paced breathing techniques.
4. Present the benefits of epidural anesthesia.
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Rationale 1: The overall goal of prenatal classes is to decrease fear through increasing knowledge and teaching participants skills to help cope with labor. These skills include various relaxation methods and breathing techniques.
Rationale 2: Not all classes teach imagery.
Rationale 3: Not all classes use patterned, paced breathing.
Rationale 4: Many couples will be able to avoid an epidural by using the techniques they learned in classes.
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