Which pain management technique should the nurse suggest?

The correct answer is B: Encourage the use of breathing techniques to manage pain. Breathing techniques help in pain management by promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety, and increasing oxygen flow. This can help the laboring individual cope better with contractions. Other choices are less effective for pain management in labor. A: Hydrotherapy can be beneficial, but breathing techniques are more universally applicable. C: Massage and counterpressure can help, but may not be as effective as breathing techniques during labor. D: Positioning changes are helpful, but breathing techniques are more directly focused on pain management. E: Relaxation techniques like visualization are useful, but breathing techniques are more specifically targeted at managing pain.