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jeatrice

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What chemical substance(s) produced in the body acts as a natural pain reliever?
 
  a. Endorphins
  b. Morphine
  c. Codeine
  d. Atropine

Question 2

A woman who is 6 cm dilated has the urge to push. What will the nurse instruct the woman to do during the contraction?
 
  a. Use slow-paced breathing.
  b. Hold her breath and push.
  c. Blow in short breaths.
  d. Use rapid-paced breathing.


Kimmy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Endorphins are natural body substances that are similar to morphine and may explain why laboring women need smaller doses of analgesia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
If a laboring woman feels the urge to push before the cervix is fully dilated, then she is taught to blow in short breaths to avoid bearing down.


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