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The nurse instructs the patient about skin massage and the gate-control theory of pain. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to include for patient understanding of the nonpharmacological pain-relief methods?
 
  A) The gate control mechanism is located at the pain site.
  B) Pain perception is decreased if anxiety is present.
  C) The gate control mechanism opens so all the stimuli pass through to the brain.
  D) This is a technique to prevent the painful stimuli from entering the brain.

Question 2

A 25-year-old primigravida is 8 months pregnant and is in the office for her regular prenatal checkup. She complains of occasional rather severe headaches. The nurse should first
 
  a. check her urine for protein
  b. instruct her to take Tylenol (acetaminophen) instead of aspirin for headache
  c. report this finding immediately to the doctor or certified nurse midwife
  d. take her blood pressure



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse should first take her blood pressure because severe headaches may indicate pregnancy-induced hypertension or pre-eclampsia. Although proteinuria is common in pre-eclampsia, monitoring the client's blood pressure is a higher priority than checking her urine for protein. Assessment, such as taking the blood pressure, should be performed before reporting the findings in order to determine if the headaches are the result of a pregnancy-induced complication, such as pregnancy-induced hypertension.



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