A 25-Year-Old Primigravida Is in the First Stage of Labor

question 35

Multiple Choice

A 25-year-old primigravida is in the first stage of labor.She and her husband have been holding hands and breathing together through each contraction.Suddenly the woman pushes her husband's hand away and shouts,"Don't touch me!" What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Reassure the husband this is normal in the transition phase.
• B) Ask the woman if she needs some pain medication.
• C) Call the anesthesia provider for an epidural block.
• D) Ask the husband to leave the room for a few minutes.

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