Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is in the latent phase of the first stage of labor and is in painA nurse is caring for a client who is in the latent phase of the first stage of labor and is in pain. Which of the following nursing interventions are appropriate to reduce pain?
Correct answer
A,C,D
Rationale
Nitrous oxide, counterpressure, and hydrotherapy reduce labor pain effectively. Ambulation may not suit the latent phase, and Leopold maneuvers assess position, not pain.