The best time to teach nonpharmacologic pain control methods to an unprepared laboring woman is during which phase?
a. Latent phase
b. Active phase
c. Transition phase
d. Second stage
A
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A The latent phase of labor is the best time for intrapartum teaching, because the
woman is usually anxious enough to be attentive, yet comfortable enough to
understand the teaching.
B During the active phase, the woman is focused internally and unable to
concentrate on teaching.
C During transition, the woman is focused on keeping control; she is unable to
focus on anyone else or learn at this time.
D During the second stage, the woman is focused on pushing. She normally
handles the pain better at this point because she is active in doing something to
hasten the delivery.
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