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The Laboring Client Is at 7 C M, with the Vertex

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The laboring client is at 7 c m, with the vertex at a +1 station. Her birth plan indicates that she and her partner took Lamaze prenatal classes, and they have planned on a natural, unmedicated birth. Her contractions are every 3 minutes and last 60 seconds. She has used relaxation and breathing techniques very successfully in her labor until the last 15 minutes. Now, during contractions, she is writhing on the bed and screaming. Her labor partner is rubbing the client's back and speaking to her quietly. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse incorporate into the plan of care for this client?


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A material composed of atoms from at least two distinct elements that are chemically combined.

Polycaprolactone

A biodegradable polymer with the chemical formula (C6H10O2)n used in making polyurethane, adhesives, and biomedical devices.

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A type of polymer that can be broken down by microorganisms into water, carbon dioxide (or methane), and biomass, within a reasonably short period of time.

Lactone Monomer

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