Tess has been admitted to the labor room in active labor at 40 weeks’ gestation. She is complaining of very painful contractions. Her husband Luis is at her side.
1. What causes Tess labor pain? What factors influence Tess labor pain?
2. What are some non-pharmacological pain-relief measures that the nurse can use to help Tess cope with her pain?
With which measures can her husband Luis help?
3. What are some pharmacological measures for pain relief during labor? What are nursing responsibilities involved
in each?
