The labor and delivery nurse is preparing a prenatal class about facilitating the progress of labor. Which of the following frequent responses to pain should the nurse indicate is most likely to impede progress in labor?
A) Increased pulse
B) Elevated blood pressure
C) Muscle tension
D) Increased respirations

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Muscle tension can impede the progress of labor by preventing the body from relaxing and dilating effectively. Relaxation is crucial for the cervix to dilate and for the labor to progress smoothly. Increased muscle tension can counteract this process, making labor more difficult and potentially longer.

The Labor and Delivery Nurse Is Preparing a Prenatal Class