A 25-year-old woman is 38 weeks' gestation with her first pregnancy. For the third time in one week, she presents to the hospital with complaints that are determined to be suggestive of false labor
Prior to discharge, the patient states, "I'm so embarrassed for thinking I was in labor. I feel like a fool." What is the nurse's best response?
1. "We'll discuss the differences between true labor and false labor so this doesn't happen again."
2. "It's impossible to distinguish between false labor and true labor."
3. "Don't feel bad. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes."
4. "It's very difficult to tell the difference between true and false labor. Please know we're here to take care of you whenever you need us."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Rather than reinforcing the woman's incorrect interpretation of what she believed to be true labor, the nurse should provide reassurance and ease the woman's embarrassment.
Rationale 2: While it may be difficult to subjectively distinguish between false labor and true labor, vaginal examination can be performed to determine if cervical dilatation is occurring.
Rationale 3: Instead of reinforcing the woman's perception of having made an error, the nurse should reassure her that her embarrassment is unwarranted.
Rationale 4: Rather than reinforcing the woman's incorrect interpretation of what she believed to be true labor, the nurse should provide reassurance and ease the woman's embarrassment.
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