Ms. M is 38 weeks' gestation and is a G1 P0. At 10 pm Ms. M has just been informed by the nurse that she is 3 to 4 cm dilated, cervix is 100% effaced, and contractions are every 4 to 5 minutes
When the nurse tells her the findings from the SVE, Ms. M states that she had been contracting since early that morning and she becomes extremely frustrated stating "I should have had this baby by now." What is the best response by the nurse?
a. Remind her that length of labor for the first child can be 18 to 24 hours
b. Promote relaxation techniques
c. Discuss various analgesic options
d. Tell Ms. M that the provider will be contacted immediately about the slow progress of labor
ANS: b
Women in the latent phase of labor may be frustrated with lack of progress or slow progress of labor and desire companionship and encouragement. The other responses are inappropriate. The nurse should first encourage breathing and relaxation methods as well as provide reassurance, and then contact the provider.
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