Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nulliparous client at 39 weeks with frequent, painful contractions for 12 hours, category 1 FHR, cervix closed, 50% effaced, -3 station, exhausted.What nursing action should the nurse plan?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Rest and pain medication (A) address exhaustion and discomfort. Cesarean (B) is premature, NPO (C) is unnecessary, and ambulation (D) may worsen exhaustion.