Breathing techniques used in labor provide: (Select all that apply.)
1. A form of anesthesia.
2. A source of relaxation.
3. An increased ability to cope with contractions.
4. A source of distraction.
Correct
2; 3; 4
Rationale:
1. Breathing techniques do not provide a form of anesthesia.
2. When used correctly, breathing techniques can increase the woman's pain threshold, permit relaxation, enhance the ability to cope with contractions, provide a sense of control, and allow the uterus to function more effectively.
3. When used correctly, breathing techniques can increase the woman's pain threshold, permit relaxation, enhance the ability to cope with contractions, provide a sense of control, and allow the uterus to function more effectively.
4. When used correctly, breathing techniques can increase the woman's pain threshold, permit relaxation, enhance the ability to cope with contractions, provide a sense of control, and allow the uterus to function more effectively.
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