The nurse is determining care for a patient entering the active phase of labor. Which outcome would be the most appropriate for the patient at this time?
A) Patient will develop an irresistible urge to push.
B) Patient will combat feelings of nausea to prevent vomiting.
C) Patient will remain in the supine position during contractions.
D) Patient will adjust body to attain the most comfortable position.
D
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During the active phase of labor, contractions grow so much stronger and last so much longer than they did in the latent phase. An appropriate outcome at this time would be that the patient keeps active and assumes whatever position is most comfortable during this time, except flat on the back or supine. An irresistible urge to push and nausea and vomiting may occur during the transition phase of labor.
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