A Woman Who Is Pregnant for the First Time Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

A woman who is pregnant for the first time is dilated 3 cm and having contractions every 5 minutes.She is groaning and perspiring excessively; she states that she did not attend childbirth classes.What is the optimal intervention for the nurse to provide at this time?

• A) Notify the woman's health care provider.
• B) Administer the prescribed narcotic analgesic.
• C) Assure her that her labor will be over soon.
• D) Assist her with simple breathing and relaxation instructions.

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