A Client in the Beginning Stages of Labor Asks the Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client in the beginning stages of labor asks the nurse if the labor process will hurt the baby. What should the nurse explain to the client about the fetus's response to labor? Select all that apply.

• A) The baby's heart rate will change.
• B) The baby feels no pain or sensations.
• C) The baby is sensitive to light and sounds.
• D) The baby's oxygen level drops about 10%.
• E) The blood pressure protects the baby during labor.

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