A pregnant patient asks the nurse to explain the Lamaze ...

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A pregnant patient asks the nurse to explain the Lamaze philosophy of childbirth. What should the nurse include when responding to this patient's request? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Labor should be induced.
  B) Breathing patterns block pain sensations.
  C) It is based on the gating control theory of pain relief.
  D) Patients should be maintained on bed rest during labor.
  E) Actions that are not medically necessary should be avoided.

Question 2

A nurse is documenting fetal lie of a woman in labor. Which term would the nurse most likely use?
 
  A) Flexion
  B) Extension
  C) Longitudinal
  D) Cephalic

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Answer to Question 1

B, C, E
Feedback:
The Lamaze philosophy of childbirth teaches that concentrating on breathing patterns can block incoming pain sensations. This philosophy is based on the gating control theory of pain relief. And any actions that are not medically necessary for the patient and fetus should be avoided. The Lamaze philosophy of childbirth believes that labor should not be induced and that patients should walk, move around, and change positions throughout labor.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Fetal lie refers to the relationships of the long axis (spine) of the fetus to the long axis (spine) of the mother. There are two primary lies: longitudinal and transverse. Flexion and extension are terms used to describe fetal attitude. Cephalic is a term used to describe fetal presentation.