Author Question: Which client is most likely to experience pain during labor? a. Gravida 1 whose fetus is in a ... (Read 32 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which client is most likely to experience pain during labor?

a. Gravida 1 whose fetus is in a breech presentation
b. Gravida 3 who is using Lamaze breathing techniques
c. Gravida 2 who is anxious because her last labor was difficult
d. Gravida 2 who has not attended childbirth preparation classes

Question 2

What is covered by early pregnancy classes offered in the first and second trimesters?

a. Methods of pain relief
b. The phases and stages of labor
c. Coping with common discomforts of pregnancy
d. Prebirth and postbirth care of a client having a cesarean birth

perkiness · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Anxiety affects a woman's perception of pain. Tension during labor causes tightening of abdominal muscles, impeding contractions and increasing pain by stimulation of nerve endings. A breech presentation does not mean that the woman will experience a painful labor. Lamaze breathing techniques use the mind to prevent pain; they involve concentration and conditioning to help the woman respond to contractions with relaxation to decrease pain. Childbirth preparation classes can help a woman prepare for the pain but will not prevent the woman from experiencing pain during labor.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Early pregnancy classes focus on the first two trimesters and cover information on adapting to pregnancy, dealing with early discomforts, and understanding what to expect in the months ahead. Methods of pain relief are discussed in a childbirth preparation class. The phases and stages of labor are usually covered in a childbirth preparation class. Cesarean birth preparation classes discuss prebirth and postbirth of a client having a cesarean birth.