RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1126 of 2368

A client has been in labor for many hours with weak contractions and has had little to eat or drink. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

  1. Keep the client on bed rest to conserve energy for the later stage of labor
  2. Encourage hydration, assist with position changes, and notify the provider
  3. Withhold oral fluids until the contractions become stronger and more regular
  4. Place the client in the supine position to allow rest between contractions
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Correct answer: Encourage hydration, assist with position changes, and notify the provider

Exhaustion, dehydration, and hypoglycemia weaken contractions. The nurse supports intake, movement, and calls the provider.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Uterine Dystocia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026