A client is 22 and pregnant for the first time. Her contractions are about 15 to 20 minutes apart. At this time, her emotions can be expected to be
a. happy c. panicky
b. irritable d. serious
A
The woman would be happy because she is experiencing early labor. Irritability usually occurs during the active and especially transition phases of the first stage of labor. Becoming panicked may occur at any point, but usually during the latent phase as she is preparing to leave for the hospital and during the admission process. Becoming serious is typical of the late active phase through transition and through the birth.
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