A First-Time Mother Is Concerned About the Type of Medications

Multiple Choice

A first-time mother is concerned about the type of medications she will receive during labor.The client is in a fair amount of pain and is nauseated.In addition,she appears to be very anxious.The nurse explains that opioid analgesics are often used along with sedatives.How should the nurse phrase the rationale for this medication combination?

A) "The two medications,together,reduce complications."
B) "Sedatives enhance the effect of the pain medication."
C) "The two medications work better together,enabling you to sleep until you have the baby."
D) "This is what your physician has ordered for you."