Childbirth pain is different from other types of pain in that it is:
a. More responsive to pharmacologic management.
b. Associated with a physiologic process.
c. Designed to make one withdraw from the stimulus.
d. Less intense.
B
Childbirth pain is part of a normal process, whereas other types of pain usually signify an injury or illness.
Pain management during labor may affect the course and length of labor.
The pain with childbirth is a normal process; it is not caused by the type of injury when withdrawal from the stimuli is seen.
Childbirth pain is not less intense than other types of pain.
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