A laboring client in the latent phase is experiencing uncoordinated, irregular contractions of low intensity. How should the nurse respond to complaints of constant cramping pain?
a. "You are only 2 cm dilated, so you should rest and save your energy for when the contractions get stronger."
b. "You must breathe more slowly and deeply so there is greater oxygen supply for your uterus. That will decrease the pain."
c. "Let me take off the monitor belts and help you get into a more comfortable posi-tion."
d. "I have notified the doctor that you are having a lot of discomfort. Let me rub your back and see if that helps."
D
Intervention is needed to manage the dysfunctional pattern. Offering support and comfort is important to help the client cope with the situation.
This statement is belittling the client's complaints. Support and comfort are necessary.
Breathing will not decrease the pain.
It is important to get her into a more comfortable position, but fetal monitoring should con-tinue.
You might also like to view...
A pediatric nurse reads in a chart that a female patient is in Tanner stage 3. Which of the following best describes this patient?
A. Breast buds and thick, curly pubic hair B. Entire breast enlarged; pubic hair in inverted triangle C. Has breast buds and sparse, straight pubic hair D. Nipples protruded; pubic hair extending to medial thighs
Which patient should the nurse assign as the roommate for a patient who has aplastic anemia?
a. A patient with chronic heart failure b. A patient who has viral pneumonia c. A patient who has right leg cellulitis d. A patient with multiple abdominal drains
A 12-year-old boy will soon begin psychotherapy with a nurse–therapist. Why do most children and adolescents begin treatment?
A) They present to an emergency department in an acute crisis. B) They call a crisis line or log on to a similar Web site. C) They are referred by a family member, educator, or health care professional. D) They seek care because of the encouragement or prompting of their peers.
Which of the following times is correctly written?
A. 1415 p.m. B. 0045 a.m. C. 1100 p.m. D. 10:45 a.m.