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theo

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The client in the first trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse she regularly sees a massage therapist to help with pain in her shoulders and neck.
 
  The nurse tells her that massage has which of the following added advantages? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Increasing circulation
  2. Reducing anxiety
  3. Promoting a sense of well-being
  4. Eliminating energy blockages
  5. Allowing coordination of breathing and moving

Question 2

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client for whom a cesarean birth under general anesthesia is scheduled for the next day. Which statement by the client indicates that she requires additional information?
 
  1. General anesthesia can be accomplished with inhaled gases.
  2. General anesthesia usually involves administering medication into my IV.
  3. General anesthesia will provide good pain relief after the birth.
  4. General anesthesia takes effect faster than an epidural.



blakcmamba

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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Massage therapy has been shown to increase circulation.
2. Massage therapy has been shown to reduce anxiety.
3. Massage therapy has been shown to promote a sense of well-being.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. General anesthesia provides no pain relief after birth, as regional anesthesia does.



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