Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A woman is in labor with her first baby. She has prepared for a natural childbirth. As labor progresses, she becomes increasingly irritable with her husband, complaining of lower back pain and fatigue. What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Reassuring the husband normalizes irritability and teaching counterpressure supports natural childbirth goals.