What is the most appropriate nursing action to take when a laboring woman hyperventilates?
a. Help her breathe into her cupped hands.
b. Place her flat on her back.
c. Initiate oxygen at 2 liters via mask.
d. Notify the doctor.
ANS: A
Measures to combat hyperventilation include breathing into cupped hands or a paper bag or holding breath for a few seconds. All of these techniques decrease PCO2.
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