It is important for the nurse to develop a realistic birth plan with the pregnant woman. The nurse can explain that a major advantage of nonpharmacologic pain management is that
a. More complete pain relief is possible.
b. No side effects or risks to the fetus are involved.
c. The woman remains fully alert at all times.
d. A more rapid labor is likely.
B
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A There is less pain relief with nonpharmacologic pain management during
childbirth.
B Because nonpharmacologic pain management does not include analgesics,
adjunct drugs, or anesthesia, it is harmless to the mother and the fetus.
C The woman's alertness is not altered by medication, but the increase in pain will
decrease alertness.
D Pain management may or may not alter the length of labor. At times when pain is
decreased, the mother relaxes and labor progresses at a quicker pace.
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