Which Should the Nurse Be Aware of When Helping Patients

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which should the nurse be aware of when helping patients manage discomfort and pain during labour?

• A) The predominant pain of the first stage of labour is the visceral pain located in the lower portion of the abdomen.
• B) Referred pain is the extreme discomfort between contractions.
• C) The somatic pain of the second stage of labour is more generalized and related to fatigue.
• D) Pain during the third stage is a somewhat milder version of the second stage.

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