Which intervention may be most helpful for the patient experiencing most of her labor pain in her back?
a. Lying supine with head slightly elevated
b. Having the support person apply firm pressure to the sacrum
c. Sitting upright with the legs straight
d. Having the nurse massage the upper back during a contraction
B
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A This would put more pressure onto the lower back area and decrease placental
profusion.
B Firm pressure against the sacrum may be helpful in relieving the discomfort
associated with back labor.
C This position would put more pressure onto the lower back area.
D The massage should be in the lower back where the pain is located.
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