Which intervention may be most helpful for the patient experiencing most of her labor pain in her back?

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Applying firm pressure to the sacrum can help relieve back pain during labor by providing counter pressure and reducing tension in the muscles of the lower back. Lying supine with head slightly elevated and sitting upright with legs straight may not provide the necessary pressure relief in the back, and having the nurse massage the upper back may not effectively address the source of the pain.

Which Intervention May Be Most Helpful for the Patient Experiencing