The nurse is aware of the different breathing techniques that are used during labor. Breathing techniques used in labor: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Are a form of anesthesia.
2. Are a source of relaxation.
3. Increase the ability to cope with contractions.
4. Are a source of distraction.
5. Comprise chest breathing or abdominal breathing.
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Breathing techniques are not a form of anesthesia.
Rationale 2: When used correctly, breathing techniques can increase the woman's pain threshold and permit relaxation.
Rationale 3: When used correctly, breathing techniques can enhance the ability to cope with contractions.
Rationale 4: When used correctly, breathing techniques allow the patient to concentrate on breathing, and provide some distraction from the pain.
Rationale 5: Lamaze techniques involve chest breathing and Bradley techniques involve abdominal breathing.
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