Author Question: A husband in the labor suite is concerned that as his wife's labor progresses, she has become ... (Read 106 times)

LaDunn · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A husband in the labor suite is concerned that as his wife's labor progresses, she has become distant, is not interested in conversation, and, at times, is short with him. Which response by the nurse is best?

A.
Don't worry; women often get this way during labor.
B.
Maybe if you step out for a while, she'll feel better.
C.
She must concentrate to cope with her labor.
D.
This is a difficult period; it will be over shortly.

Question 2

A woman's birthing plan includes completing the latent phase of the first stage of labor at home. When should the nurse teach the woman to come in to the birthing unit?

A.
After 10 hours of mild contractions
B.
When contractions are 3 to 5 minutes apart
C.
When contractions are experienced in the back
D.
When strong contractions occur 2 to 3 minutes apart

ladyjames123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
During the active phase of labor, many women tend to draw inward in an attempt to cope with the increasing demands of the labor. The nurse should reassure the husband that this is a normal response. The first option does not give the husband any useful information. The woman needs her support person with her and the husband should not be sent away. The last option is dismissive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The latent phase of labor is often completed at home and includes contractions that feel like menstrual cramping accompanied by low back pain. During this phase, contractions are typically 5 minutes apart, last 30 to 45 seconds, and are considered mild. This phase of labor can last up to 14 hours. However, it is not the length of time in the phase but rather the characteristics of the contractions that would signal to the woman that she is entering the active phase of labor. Strong contractions that occur 2 to 3 minutes apart indicate the transition phase of labor.