A Laboring Patient of Chinese Descent Has Been Very Quiet

question 10

Multiple Choice

A laboring patient of Chinese descent has been very quiet during labor, and has made no noise during contractions during the past 4 hours. The nurse understands that this indicates that the client:

• A) Believes pain should be endured and not expressed.
• B) Is not in the active phase of labor yet.
• C) Will not need pain medication during her hospitalization.
• D) Has been abused by her husband, and is afraid to verbalize fear.

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