An analgesic medication has been administered intramuscularly to a patient in labor. The nurse will evaluate the medication as effective if:
1. The patient dozes between contractions.
2. The patient is moaning during contractions.
3. The contractions decrease in intensity.
4. The contractions decrease in frequency.
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Rationale 1: If the patient dozes between contractions, the analgesic is effective. Analgesics decrease discomfort and increase relaxation.
Rationale 2: Analgesics decrease the discomfort of contractions.
Rationale 3: Contractions will not decrease in intensity.
Rationale 4: Contractions will not decrease in frequency.
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