A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant telephones the nurse at her obstetrician's office and complains of constant backache. She asks what pain reliever is safe for her to take. The best nursing response is
a. "Back pain is common at this time during pregnancy because you tend to stand
with a sway back."
b. "Acetaminophen is acceptable during pregnancy; however, you should not take
aspirin."
c. "You should come into the office and let the doctor check you."
d. "Avoid medication because you are pregnant. Try soaking in a warm bath or using
a heating pad on low before taking any medication."
C
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A Back pain can also be a symptom of preterm labor and needs to be assessed.
B The woman needs to be assessed for preterm labor before providing pain relief.
C A prolonged backache is one of the subtle symptoms of preterm labor. Early
intervention may prevent preterm birth.
D The woman needs to be assessed for preterm labor before providing pain relief.
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