A 25-year-old primigravida is in the first stage of labor.She and her husband have been holding hands and breathing together through each contraction.Suddenly the woman pushes her husband's hand away and shouts,"Don't touch me!" This behavior is most likely

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This behavior is a common sign of transition during the first stage of labor, when contractions become more intense and closer together. The woman may become more irritable and want to be left alone or become more vocal during this phase of labor. It is not related to hyperventilation or a sign that she needs analgesia unless other signs of pain are present. It is also not indicative of abnormal labor unless other signs of distress are present.

A 25-Year-Old Primigravida Is in the First Stage of Labor