What is the first type of breathing technique used in labor?
a. Slow-paced
b. Modified-paced
c. Patterned-paced
d. Pant-blow
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A Breathing for the first stage of labor consists of a cleansing breath and various
breathing techniques known as paced breathing. The first type used in labor is
the slow-paced.
B Modified-paced breathing is used when the slow-paced breathing is no longer
effective.
C Patterned-paced breathing is used later in the labor and has the woman focusing
on a pattern of breathing.
D Pant-blow breathing can be used to prevent pushing before the cervix is
completely dilated.
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