Regina is a 25-year-old primigravida in the first stage of labor. She and her husband have been holding hands and breathing together through each contraction
Suddenly Regina pushes her husband's hand away and shouts, "Don't touch me!" This behavior is most likely: a. Normal and related to hyperventilation.
b. Common during the transition phase of labor.
c. A sign that she needs analgesia.
d. Indicative of abnormal labor.
B
The transition phase of labor is often associated with an abrupt change in behavior, including increased anxiety and irritability.
Hyperventilation will produce signs of respiratory alkalosis.
If she is in the transitional phase of labor, analgesia may not be appropriate if the birth is near.
This change of behavior is an expected occurrence during the transition phase.
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