Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a client and her partner about the technique of counterpressure during labor. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
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Correct Answer:
"Your partner will apply steady pressure with a tennis ball to your lower back."
Rationale:
🟠 Counterpressure during labor involves applying firm, consistent pressure to the lower back or sacrum, especially useful in occiput posterior fetal position.
🟠 Using a tennis ball or fist, this technique helps relieve back labor pain caused by fetal positioning pressing against the maternal spine.
🟠 The pressure must be steady and synchronized with uterine contractions to provide effective comfort.
🟠 It is a nonpharmacological pain relief method that empowers partners to assist during labor.
🟠 Other techniques like acupressure or distraction can complement counterpressure but are not replacements.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 2 which contains 19 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4