A nurse is teaching a class of pregnant couples about the benefits of using a breathing technique for the latent phase of labor. Which benefit does the nurse include?
1. Aids visualization (imagery).
2. Increased physical and mental alertness
3. Increased response to soothing music
4. Helps the mother to focus attention.
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Rationale 1: Breathing techniques do not promote visualization.
Rationale 2: Breathing techniques can increase physical and mental relaxation.
Rationale 3: Breathing techniques do not increase the mother's response to soothing music.
Rationale 4: Breathing techniques help keep the mother and her unborn baby adequately oxygenated, and help the mother relax and focus her attention appropriately.
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