The nurse reminds a patient in active labor to perform cleansing breaths. Why should the nurse encourage the patient to do this type of breathing?
A) Ensures fetal perfusion
B) Prevents hyperventilation
C) Promotes hypoventilation
D) Encourages cervical dilation
B
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Cleansing breaths are important because they limit the possibility of either hyperventilation or hypoventilation, both of which can happen with rapid breathing patterns. Cleansing breaths do not ensure fetal perfusion or promote cervical dilation.
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