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. A woman in labor has chosen to use hydrotherapy as a method of pain relief. Which statement by the woman would lead the nurse to suspect that the woman needs additional teaching?

A) "The warmth and buoyancy of the water has a nice relaxing effect."
B) "I can stay in the bath for as long as I feel comfortable."
C) "My cervix should be dilated more than 5 cm before I try using this method."
D) "The temperature of the water should be at least 105° F."

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Answer: D) The temperature of the water should be at least 105°F

Step-by-step explanation:

When 105°F converted to °C, the temperature is 40.56°C .

Hydrotherapy is the use of water in treatment of various conditions.

In hydrotherapy, the temperature of the water should not exceed 40°C . It is usually between 33°C and 36°C, which is warmer than a typical swimming pool.

But saying the water should at least be 40.56°C means the water can be hotter than that, which is wrong for hydrotherapy.

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