A 25-year-old primigravida is in the first stage of labor. She and her husband have been holding hands and breathing together through each contraction
Suddenly the woman 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
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A Hyperventilation will produce signs of respiratory alkalosis.
B The transition phase of labor is often associated with an abrupt change in
behavior, including increased anxiety and irritability.
C If she is in the transitional phase of labor, analgesia may not be appropriate if the
birth is near.
D This change of behavior is an expected occurrence during the transition phase.
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