These would be the elements in row 2 the alkaline metals. Elements in a row usually share many qualities such as electon reactivity as well as similar characteristics like the fact that many alkaline metals are considered Cations, ions with positive charges. Some examples are beryllium and calcium.
The best way for the nurse to help alleviate the back pain to a woman whose fetus in the occiput posterior position which is experiencing increase pain is to apply counter pressure to the back. These counter pressure help the woman to cope back labor associated with occiput posterior position