A pregnant patient in early labor is showing signs of extreme anxiety over the birth to come. Why should the nurse help this patient relax?
A) Anxiety increases the blood pressure and increase the risk of having an epidural
B) The nurse needs to establish control so the patient will trust the nurse
C) Anxiety can slow down the labor process and decrease the amount of oxygen reaching the uterus and the fetus
D) To encourage sleep so that the patient has energy for the later stages of labor
Ans: C
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