Which method of pain management would be safest for a gravida iii para ii 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 advanced labor. There is probably not enough time to administer epidural or spinal anesthesia. A narcotic given at this time may reach its peak about the time of birth
and result in respiratory depression in the newborn.
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