A nurse is caring for a client in labor. During assessment, which of the following should the nurse consider to be a common discomfort of labor?
A) Exaggerated fetal movement
B) Pain in the lower back
C) Prolonged slowing of the fetal heart rate
D) Irregular fetal heartbeat
B
Feedback:
True labor contractions feel like lower-back pain that moves gradually around to the abdomen; this is a common discomfort of labor. On the other hand, exaggerated fetal movement, prolonged slowing of the fetal heart rate, and irregular heartbeat indicate fetal distress and should be immediately reported to the practitioner.
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