Diane, age 22, has been in labor for 8 hours. Her cervical examination reveals she is 3 cm, 30% effaced and, –1 station. Diane has been feeling most of her pain in her lower back.
a. Given your understanding of the five Ps and the cardinal movements of labor, discuss why Diane is having back labor and why her progress is slow.
b. What strategies may the nurse implement to assist Diane in progressing in her labor