An 18-year-old pregnant woman,gravida 1,is admitted to the labour and birth unit with moderate contractions every 5 minutes that last 40 seconds.The woman states,"My contractions are so strong that I don't know what to do." What should the nurse do?

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Each woman's pain during childbirth is unique and is influenced by a variety of physiological,psychosocial,and environmental factors.A critical issue for the nurse is how support can make a difference in the pain of the woman during labour and birth.Assessing for fetal well-being includes no information that would indicate fetal distress or a logical reason to be overly concerned about the well-being of the fetus.The left lateral position is used to alleviate fetal distress,not maternal stress.The nurse has an obligation to provide physical,emotional,and psychosocial care and support to the labouring woman.This patient clearly needs support.

An 18-Year-Old Pregnant Woman,gravida 1,is Admitted to the Labour and Birth