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danielfitts88

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The best time to teach nonpharmacologic pain control methods to an unprepared laboring woman is during which phase?
 
  a. Latent phase
  b. Active phase
  c. Transition phase
  d. Second stage

Question 2

It is important for the nurse to develop a realistic birth plan with the pregnant woman. The nurse can explain that a major advantage of nonpharmacologic pain management is that
 
  a. More complete pain relief is possible.
  b. No side effects or risks to the fetus are involved.
  c. The woman remains fully alert at all times.
  d. A more rapid labor is likely.



Danny Ewald

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Answer to Question 1

A
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A The latent phase of labor is the best time for intrapartum teaching, because the
woman is usually anxious enough to be attentive, yet comfortable enough to
understand the teaching.
B During the active phase, the woman is focused internally and unable to
concentrate on teaching.
C During transition, the woman is focused on keeping control; she is unable to
focus on anyone else or learn at this time.
D During the second stage, the woman is focused on pushing. She normally
handles the pain better at this point because she is active in doing something to
hasten the delivery.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A There is less pain relief with nonpharmacologic pain management during
childbirth.
B Because nonpharmacologic pain management does not include analgesics,
adjunct drugs, or anesthesia, it is harmless to the mother and the fetus.
C The woman's alertness is not altered by medication, but the increase in pain will
decrease alertness.
D Pain management may or may not alter the length of labor. At times when pain is
decreased, the mother relaxes and labor progresses at a quicker pace.



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