Which type of cutaneous stimulation involves massage of the ...

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Which type of cutaneous stimulation involves massage of the abdomen?
 
  a. Thermal stimulation
  b. Imagery
  c. Mental stimulation
  d. Effleurage

Question 2

Which patient is most likely to experience pain during labor?
 
  a. Gravida 2 who has not attended childbirth preparation classes
  b. Gravida 2 who is anxious because her last labor was difficult
  c. Gravida 1 whose fetus is in a breech presentation
  d. Gravida 3 who is using Lamaze breathing techniques

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Answer to Question 1

D
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A Thermal stimulation is the use of warmth to provide comfort, such as showers
and baths.
B Imagery involves the woman creating a relaxing mental scene and dissociating
herself from the painful aspects of labor.
C Mental stimulation occupies the woman's mind and competes with pain stimuli.
D Effleurage is massage usually performed on the abdomen during contractions.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A The gravida 2 has previous experience and this will decrease anxiety.
B 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.
C This woman will have more pain than if the infant is in vertex. Also, there is an
increased likelihood that she will have a cesarean section and not go through
labor.
D The gravida 3 has previous experience and has prepared herself for the labor.

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