A pregnant patient who is dilated to 10 cm and feeling the urge to "have a bowel movement" is refusing to push because of the pain. What option should the nurse suggest for pain management to facilitate pushing?
A) Epidural anesthesia
B) Pudendal block
C) Paracervial block
D) Parenteral medication
Ans: B
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Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function is referred to as a (n)
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