What would the nurse guide a labor coach to do to comfort a woman tensing her muscles with contractions?
a. Offer warm liquids to the patient.
b. Encourage the patient to pant.
c. Engage the patient in conversation.
d. Assist the patient to the knee-chest position.
ANS: B
Panting relaxes the abdominal wall and distracts the patient. It would not be helpful to offer fluids or to attempt conversation during contractions. Walking intensifies contractions.
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