The laboring patient who is at 3-cm dilation and 25% effaced is asking for analgesia. The nurse explains the analgesia is usually not administered prior to the establishment of the active phase. Why is analgesia not provided at this time?
A) This would cause fetal depression in utero
B) This may prolong labor and increase complications
C) The effects would wear off before delivery
D) This can lead to maternal hypertension
Ans: B
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