Which method of pain management would be safest for a gravida 3 para 2 admitted at 8 cm cervical dilation?
a. Epidural anesthesia
b. Narcotics
c. Spinal block
d. Breathing and relaxation techniques
D
Nonpharmacologic methods of pain management may be the best option for a woman in ad-vanced labor.
Probably not enough time remains to administer epidural anesthesia.
A narcotic given at this time may reach its peak about the time of birth and result in respira-tory depression in the newborn.
Probably not enough time remains to administer spinal anesthesia.
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