Pharmacologic Pain Management During Labor
Pharmacologic Pain Management During Labor ( 10 Questions)
A client who is in labor asks the nurse about the benefits and limitations of inhaled analgesia.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
inhaled analgesia does not provide effective pain relief for most women. It only reduces the perception of pain and does not eliminate it completely.
inhaled analgesia, such as nitrous oxide, is self-administered by the client through a mask or mouthpiece. The client needs to coordinate the inhalation with the onset of contractions and may need assistance from a support person to hold the mask or mouthpiece.
inhaled analgesia does not reduce anxiety, nausea, vomiting, or shivering during labor. In fact, it may cause these side effects in some clients.
inhaled analgesia does not interfere with maternal-fetal bonding after delivery. It is rapidly eliminated from the body and does not affect the newborn’s alertness or breastfeeding ability.
inhaled analgesia, such as nitrous oxide, is self-administered by the client through a mask or mouthpiece. The client needs to coordinate the inhalation with the onset of contractions and may need assistance from a support person to hold the mask or mouthpiece.