The nurse understands that childbirth pain differs from pain experienced in other conditions in what way(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Labor pain is part of a normal process.
b. The sources of labor pain are unknown.
c. There is time for preparation to manage labor pain.
d. The pain of labor is self-limiting.
e. The purpose of labor pain helps in the birthing process.
ANS: A, C, D, E
Childbirth pain differs from pain experienced in other conditions. Labor pain is part of a normal process, the pain of labor is self-limiting, the pain aids in the birthing process, and there is time to prepare for the pain.
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