It is important for the nurse to develop a realistic birth plan with the pregnant woman in her care.The nurse can explain that a major advantage of nonpharmacologic pain management is:

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Because nonpharmacologic pain management does not include analgesics,adjunct drugs,or anesthesia,it is harmless to the mother and the fetus.There is less pain relief with nonpharmacologic pain management during childbirth.The woman's alertness is not altered by medication; however,the increase in pain will decrease alertness.Pain management may or may not alter the length of labor.At times when pain is decreased,the mother relaxes and labor progresses at a quicker pace.

It Is Important for the Nurse to Develop a Realistic