Nurses should be aware that all reputable childbirth methods attempt to do all of the following except:
1. increase the woman's sense of control.
2. prepare a support person to help in labor.
3. guarantee a pain-free childbirth.
4. train the woman in physical conditioning.
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1, 2, 3. Incorrect. All methods try to increase a woman's sense of control, prepare a support per-son, and train the woman in physical conditioning (which includes breathing techniques). They cannot promise a pain-free childbirth.
4. Correct. All methods try to increase a woman's sense of control, prepare a support person, and train the woman in physical conditioning (which includes breathing techniques). They cannot promise a pain-free childbirth.
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