A pregnant patient had planned for a natural childbirth. However during labor the patient can no longer endure the pain and asks for an epidural. What should the nurse do?
A) Suggest a less extreme alternative such as a sedative
B) Support the patient's decision and call the obstetrician to discuss the epidural with Jane
C) Gently remind the patient of the goal of natural childbirth, encouraging her and helping her to focus her breathing
D) Ask the spouse to gently remind her of their goal of natural childbirth and to encourage her to focus on using the breathing and imagery techniques they learned in childbirth class together
Question 2
When documenting the fetus is at zero station, the nurse knows this is where in relation to the pelvic structure?
A) Pelvic inlet
B) Pelvic outlet
C) Ischial spines
D) Pelvic crest
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