In the current practice of childbirth preparation, emphasis is placed on:
a. The Dick-Read (natural) childbirth method.
b. The Lamaze (psychoprophylactic) method.
c. The Bradley (husband-coached) method.
d. Having expectant parents attend childbirth preparation in any or no specific method.
ANS: D
Encouraging expectant parents to attend childbirth preparation class is most important because preparation increases a woman's confidence and thus her ability to cope with labor and birth. Although still popular, the "method" format of classes is being replaced with other offerings such as Hypnobirthing and Birthing from Within.
You might also like to view...
Your patient has just returned from the PACU following orthopedic surgery. The patient is complaining of pain, and you are preparing to administer the patient's first dose of meperidine
Prior to administering the drug, what assessment would you prioritize? A) The patient's electrolyte values B) The patient's blood pressure C) The patient's allergies to any medications D) The patient's hydration status
During a physical assessment the nurse notes that the patient has low blood pressure. Which is a possible cause for this clinical manifestation?
1) Fluid overload 2) High sodium intake 3) Dehydration 4) Obesity
At 35 weeks' gestation, a patient experiences preterm labor. Tocolytics are administered and the patient is on bed rest at home. What should the nurse teach this patient?
A) Assess pulse daily and if over 100 call the health care provider B) Fetal kick counts should be 10 per hour, call if under 3 are felt C) A nonstress test will be done to evaluate late decelerations D) Sexual intercourse can be resumed when the contractions stop for two days
The nurse instructs the family of an elderly client with a visual impairment and decreased mobility that a common problem for these clients is related to
A) Electrical cords B) Medication errors C) Falls D) Aspiration