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6 years ago
The perinatal nurse explains to the new graduate nurse that fear and anxiety have physiological consequences in labor. The nurse is referring to what physiological process?
 
  A.
  Diminished effectiveness of contractions
  B.
  Faster, more intense labor and delivery
  C.
  Increased release of maternal endorphins
  D.
  More tissue trauma due to hurrying the delivery
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6 years ago
ANS: A
As muscle tension increases due to fear or anxiety, the effectiveness of uterine contractions decreases. Maternal pain is intensified. This leads to decreased labor progress.
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