What is true about excessive pain in labor?
a. It usually results in a more rapid labor.
b. It is considered to be a normal occurrence.
c. It may result in decreased placental perfusion.
d. It has no effect on the outcome of labor.
C
When experiencing excessive pain, the woman may react with a stress response that diverts blood flow from the uterus and the fetus.
Excessive pain may prolong the labor due to increase anxiety in the woman.
Pain is considered normal for labor. However, excessive pain may be an indication of other problems and must be assessed.
It may affect the outcome of the labor depending on the cause and the effect on the woman.
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