A Couple Asks the Nurse to Explain the Use of Breathing

Multiple Choice

A couple asks the nurse to explain the use of breathing techniques during the labor process. Which should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)

A) Start to use the focused breathing as soon as labor begins.
B) The use of complex breathing patterns should start during early labor.
C) The breathing pattern chosen to use during labor should be practiced frequently.
D) Focused or controlled breathing techniques are considered just one of many coping strategies.
E) One helpful technique with breathing is to visualize oxygen entering on inhalation and tension leaving on exhalation.