A nurse is teaching a woman about pain management strategies during labor.The woman expresses great fear about the experience.Which of the following statements by the nurse would help to ease the woman's fears?

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Labor pain has some unique characteristics,including: (1)being part of a normal process,as opposed to being caused by illness or injury; (2)being anticipated,which allows for planning and preparation; and (3)having an end point with the birth of the baby.The nurse should inform the pregnant woman about these facts in a supportive,encouraging way.Stating "at least it's not from illness" is factual but dismissive of her fears.Stating that she has to expect some pain is also dismissive and gives the impression that wanting pain control is unreasonable.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Woman About Pain Management Strategies