If a woman complains of back labor pain, the nurse might best suggest that she:
a. Lie on her back for a while with her knees bent.
b. Do less walking around.
c. Take some deep, cleansing breaths.
d. Lean over a birth ball with her knees on the floor.
D
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A The supine position should be discouraged. The hands-and-knees position, with or without the aid of a birth ball, should help with the back pain.
B Walking generally is encouraged. The hands-and-knees position, with or without the aid of a birth ball, should help with the back pain.
C The hands-and-knees position, with or without the aid of a birth ball, should help with the back pain.
D The hands-and-knees position, with or without the aid of a birth ball, should help with the back pain.
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