The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that which of the following may increase labor discomfort?

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Labor induction and augmentation,amniotomy,and vaginal examinations may be associated with intensifying labor discomfort.Amniotomy,which is the artificial rupture of the fetal membranes,may be performed using a plastic amnihook or surgical clamp.The occiput anterior position is the optimal position for the fetus.Proper breathing exercises and positional changes during labor facilitate comfort for the laboring woman.

The Perinatal Nurse Explains to the Student Nurse That Which