A nurse conducts a class on relaxation exercises. Which couple are demonstrating the appropriate technique for touch relaxation?
1. The expectant mother relaxes her muscles in response to her partner's touch.
2. The expectant mother relaxes one muscle group at a time as her partner observes.
3. The expectant mother and her partner perform light abdominal stroking.
4. The expectant mother relaxes the rest of her body while tensing a specific muscle under the direction of her partner.
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Rationale 1: Touch relaxation increases cooperation and teamwork between the woman and her coach during labor.
Rationale 2: Progressive relaxation relaxes one muscle group at a time.
Rationale 3: Effleurage involves performing light abdominal stroking.
Rationale 4: Disassociation relaxation involves relaxing the rest of the body while tensing a specific muscle group.
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