A plan to achieve adequate pain relief without maternal risk is most effective if the:
1. mother gives birth without any analgesic or anesthetic.
2. mother and family's priorities and preferences are incorporated into the plan.
3. primary health care provider decides the best pain relief for the mother and fami-ly.
4. nurse informs the family of all alternative methods of pain relief available in the hospital setting.
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1, 3, 4. Incorrect. The assessment of the woman, her fetus, and her labor is a joint effort of the nurse and the primary health care providers, who consult the woman regarding their findings and recommendations. The needs of each woman are different, and many factors must be considered before deciding whether pharmacologic methods, nonpharmacologic methods, or a combination of both will be used to manage labor pain.
2. Correct. The assessment of the woman, her fetus, and her labor is a joint effort of the nurse and the primary health care providers, who consult the woman regarding their findings and rec-ommendations.
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