A woman in labor is breathing into a mouthpiece just before the start of her regular con-tractions. As she inhales, a valve opens, and gas is released. She continues to inhale the gas slowly and deeply until the contraction starts to subside
When the inhalation stops, the valve closes. This procedure is: a. Not used much anymore.
b. Likely to be used in the second stage of labor but not in the first stage.
c. An application of nitrous oxide.
d. A prelude to cesarean birth.
C
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A This is an acceptable method of pain control more commonly used in Canada or the United Kingdom.
B Nitrous oxide can be used safely in both the first and second stages of labor.
C This is an application of nitrous oxide mixed with oxygen that can be inhaled at a low concentration. This reduces, however, does not eliminate pain and is commonly used in either the first or second stage of labor (or both) as part of the preparation for a vaginal birth. Nitrous oxide can be used in combination with other measures for pain relief.
D Nitrous oxide would not provide adequate pain relief for a woman about to un-dergo a cesarean birth.
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