A Client Is Having Contractions That Are Lasting 20-30 Seconds

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client is having contractions that are lasting 20-30 seconds and occurring every 8-20 minutes.The client is requesting something to help relieve the discomfort of contractions.The nurse should suggest:

• A)That a mild analgesic be administered.
• B)An epidural.
• C)A local anesthetic block.
• D)Nonpharmacologic methods for pain relief.

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Definitions:

Involuntary Contraction

Muscle movements that occur without conscious control, such as those in the heart or digestive system.

Nuclei Per Cell

A measure indicating the number of nuclei found within a single cell, significant for differentiating between unicellular and multicellular organisms or special cellular states.

Stress

A condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize.

Homeostasis

The ability of a living system to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.