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    A nurse is assisting a client who is in the first stage of labor, Which of the following principles should the nurse keep in mind to help make this clients labor and birth as natural as possible?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Routine intravenous fluids should be implemented: IV fluids are not routinely required for all laboring women unless medically indicated. Unnecessary interventions can limit mobility and interfere with a natural labor experience. B. A woman should be allowed to assume a supine position: Supine positioning can compress major blood vessels, reducing uteroplacental perfusion. Encouraging upright or lateral positions supports optimal fetal positioning and maternal comfort. C. Women should be able to move about freely throughout labor: Allowing movement and position changes promotes comfort, facilitates fetal descent, and can shorten labor. Mobility supports a more natural and physiologic labor process, enhancing maternal autonomy. D. The support person's access to the client should be limited to prevent the client from becoming overwhelmed: Presence of a support person generally reduces maternal anxiety, provides emotional and physical support, and promotes a positive birth experience. Limiting support is contrary to principles of natural labor.

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