Author Question: The laboring patient who is at 3-cm dilation and 25 effaced is asking for analgesia. The nurse ... (Read 69 times)

fbq8i · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The laboring patient who is at 3-cm dilation and 25 effaced is asking for analgesia. The nurse explains the analgesia is usually not administered prior to the establishment of the active phase. Why is analgesia not provided at this time?

A) This would cause fetal depression in utero
B) This may prolong labor and increase complications
C) The effects would wear off before delivery
D) This can lead to maternal hypertension

Question 2

A patient in labor has a doula to coach through breathing techniques and guided imagery. What are the advantages of having a doula during the birthing process? (Select all that apply.)

A) Improved coping ability
B) Fewer obstetrical interventions
C) Lower rate of cesarean delivery
D) Fewer requests for pain medication
E) Improved success with breast-feeding