A Woman Is Experiencing a Long and Painful Labor and Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

A woman is experiencing a long and painful labor and is becoming increasingly intolerant of the pain.She has been receiving frequent,small doses of IV hydromorphone (Dilaudid) .The nurse suggests that she switch from medication to massage and water treatments.The patient is reluctant.What explanation by the nurse is best?

• A) "It's either this or you'll need an amniotomy."
• B) "Pain medicine sometimes slows labor down."
• C) "You are getting too much pain medication."
• D) "Your anxiety can cause labor to be slow."