Exam 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth

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A patient who received an epidural block asks why her blood pressure is taken so often.What is the nurse's best response to explain the frequent blood pressure assessments?

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How does the pain of childbirth differ from other types of pain?

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The ____ _,also called the psychoprophylactic method,is the basis of most childbirth preparation classes in the United States.

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The nurse is caring for a woman with epidural anesthesia for pain control during a vaginal delivery.A risk for injury related to epidural anesthesia has been identified by the nursing staff.What interventions are appropriate for the nurse to implement related to this diagnosis?

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When caring for the laboring patient,the nurse determines that the fetus is located in the right occiput posterior (ROA).What will the nurse anticipate?

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The nurse who encourages the gate control theory of pain control would advise a woman in labor and her partner to use which nonpharmacological method of pain management?

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A woman in labor has had an epidural block for pain relief.The nurse will be assessing carefully for what associated side effect of this type of regional anesthesia?

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A nurse instructs a woman's labor coach to comfort her by firmly pressing on her lower back.What is this technique?

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Which position(s)and exercise(s)will the nurse teach as beneficial in combating discomfort in the later stages of pregnancy?

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A woman in the transition phase of labor requests a narcotic analgesic medication for pain relief.What should the nurse explain regarding giving a narcotic analgesic medication at this stage of labor?

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Question 30

What chemical substance(s)produced in the body acts as a natural pain reliever?

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A woman who is 6 cm dilated has the urge to push.What will the nurse instruct the woman to do during the contraction?

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What typical types of classes are available to help expectant parents prepare for parenthood?

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A woman requests a pudendal block to manage her labor pain.What statement by the woman indicates a need for further explanation about the pudendal block?

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The massage technique that stimulates the large-diameter fibers in order to block impulses from the small-diameter fibers is ____________________.

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What breathing techniques would the nurse teach the prenatal patient to help her focus during labor in order to reduce pain?

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Exam 7: Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth

A patient who received an epidural block asks why her blood pressure is taken so often.What is the nurse's best response to explain the frequent blood pressure assessments?

How does the pain of childbirth differ from other types of pain?

The ______________ ___________,also called the psychoprophylactic method,is the basis of most childbirth preparation classes in the United States.

The nurse is caring for a woman with epidural anesthesia for pain control during a vaginal delivery.A risk for injury related to epidural anesthesia has been identified by the nursing staff.What interventions are appropriate for the nurse to implement related to this diagnosis?

When caring for the laboring patient,the nurse determines that the fetus is located in the right occiput posterior (ROA).What will the nurse anticipate?

The nurse who encourages the gate control theory of pain control would advise a woman in labor and her partner to use which nonpharmacological method of pain management?

A woman in labor has had an epidural block for pain relief.The nurse will be assessing carefully for what associated side effect of this type of regional anesthesia?

A nurse instructs a woman's labor coach to comfort her by firmly pressing on her lower back.What is this technique?

Which position(s)and exercise(s)will the nurse teach as beneficial in combating discomfort in the later stages of pregnancy?

A woman in the transition phase of labor requests a narcotic analgesic medication for pain relief.What should the nurse explain regarding giving a narcotic analgesic medication at this stage of labor?

What chemical substance(s)produced in the body acts as a natural pain reliever?

A woman who is 6 cm dilated has the urge to push.What will the nurse instruct the woman to do during the contraction?

What typical types of classes are available to help expectant parents prepare for parenthood?

A woman requests a pudendal block to manage her labor pain.What statement by the woman indicates a need for further explanation about the pudendal block?

The massage technique that stimulates the large-diameter fibers in order to block impulses from the small-diameter fibers is ____________________.

What breathing techniques would the nurse teach the prenatal patient to help her focus during labor in order to reduce pain?

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The ____ _,also called the psychoprophylactic method,is the basis of most childbirth preparation classes in the United States.