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xclash

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What causes pain in the first stage of labor?
 
  A) Stretching of the perineum
  B) Stretching of the cervix
  C) Back ache
  D) Pelvic bone pain

Question 2

A patient of 41 weeks' gestation has been in labor for 18 hours and the fetus is now showing signs of distress.
 
  The anesthesiologist has recommended a general anesthetic but the patient cannot have an epidural due to prior back surgery. Which medication should the nurse plan to administer before taking the patient to the operating room?
 
  A) Pain medication
  B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
  C) Antacid
  D) Sedative



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C



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