A client in labor is requesting pain medication. The nurse assesses her labor status first, focusing on which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Contraction pattern
2. Amount of cervical dilatation
3. When the labor began
4. Whether the membranes are intact or ruptured
5. Fetal presenting part
1, 2, 5
Explanation: 1. The client should have a good contraction pattern before receiving an analgesic.
2. The nurse should evaluate the amount of cervical dilatation before analgesic medication is administered.
5. If normal parameters are absent or if nonreassuring maternal or fetal factors are present, the nurse may need to complete further assessments with the physician/CNM.
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