An analgesic medication has been administered intramuscularly to a patient in labor. The nurse will evaluate the medication as effective if:

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The analgesic medication should provide pain relief during contractions, allowing the patient to rest or doze between contractions. Moaning during contractions indicates inadequate pain relief. Contractions decreasing in intensity or frequency could be a sign of labor slowing down, but not necessarily an indication of effective pain relief.

An Analgesic Medication Has Been Administered Intramuscularly to a Patient