When a woman is admitted to the labor and delivery unit, she tells the nurse that she is anxious about delivery, the welfare of her infant, and how quickly she will recover. How can anxiety affect labor?
a. By decreasing a woman's pain sensitivity
b. By reducing blood flow to the uterus
c. By increasing the ability to tolerate pain
d. By enhancing maternal pushing through greater muscle tension
ANS: B
Excessive anxiety reduces uterine blood flow, making uterine contractions less effective, and creates muscle tension that counteracts the expulsion powers of contractions.
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