A woman is in the early latent phase of labor and is frustrated by the length of time this stage is taking. What action by the nurse is best?
A.
Administer 100% oxygen by face mask.
B.
Encourage frequent position changes or walking.
C.
Have the woman rest between contractions.
D.
Place the woman in a left side-lying position.
ANS: B
Frequent position changes and walking are beneficial in helping to promote the descent of the fetus during labor. The nurse should encourage the woman to try several positions (squatting, leaning over a piece of furniture, hands and knees position) and walking to try to enhance the progression of her labor. The other actions are not warranted.
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