A patient is admitted to the labor and birth room in active labor; contractions are 4 to 5 minutes apart and last for 30 seconds. The nurse needs to perform a detailed assessment. When is the best time to ask questions or perform procedures?

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Reduce intrusions as much as possible. Longer assessments may span several contractions. The coach is the support person. The woman needs to feel confident in her ability to go through labor and birth, and she should be encouraged to express her own needs and concerns. The increment is the beginning of the next contraction. It is best to stop with questions and procedures during each contraction. An analgesic or anesthetic may cause adverse reactions in the woman, preventing her from ansing questions correctly.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Labor and Birth Room