Which position(s) and exercise(s) will the nurse teach as beneficial in combating discomfort in the later stages of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Leg lifts
b. Pelvic rock
c. Tailor sitting
d. Sit-ups
e. Shoulder curling
ANS: B, C, E
Pelvic rock, tailor sitting, and shoulder curling are beneficial to the muscles that will have to adapt to the extra weight and changed posture of later pregnancy. Leg lifts and sit-ups are not beneficial because they both increase intraabdominal pressure.
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