An analgesic medication has been administered intramuscularly to a client in labor. The nurse would evaluate the medication as effective if:
1. The client dozes between contractions.
2. The client is moaning with contractions.
3. The contractions decrease in intensity.
4. The contractions decrease in frequency.
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Rationale:
1. If the client dozes between contractions, the analgesic is effective. Analgesics decrease discomfort and increase relaxation.
2. If the client dozes between contractions, the analgesic is effective. Analgesics decrease discomfort and increase relaxation.
3. If the client dozes between contractions, the analgesic is effective. Analgesics decrease discomfort and increase relaxation.
4. If the client dozes between contractions, the analgesic is effective. Analgesics decrease discomfort and increase relaxation.
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