The nurse is assisting a pregnant patient learn gating control ...

[jparksx]

The nurse is assisting a pregnant patient learn gating control mechanisms to control pain during labor. Which techniques will the nurse teach the patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Distraction
  B) Reducing anxiety
  C) Receiving an epidural
  D) Cutaneous stimulation
  E) Use of patient-controlled analgesia

Question 2

The nurse reminds a patient in active labor to perform cleansing breaths. Why should the nurse encourage the patient to do this type of breathing?
 
  A) Ensures fetal perfusion
  B) Prevents hyperventilation
  C) Promotes hypoventilation
  D) Encourages cervical dilation

[macagn]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Feedback:
The gate control mechanisms of pain control are capable of halting an impulse at the level of the spinal cord so the impulse is never perceived at the brain level as pain. Techniques that can assist gating mechanisms are distraction, reduction of anxiety, and cutaneous stimulation. An epidural and use of patient-controlled analgesia are not techniques to assist the gating mechanism for pain control.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Cleansing breaths are important because they limit the possibility of either hyperventilation or hypoventilation, both of which can happen with rapid breathing patterns. Cleansing breaths do not ensure fetal perfusion or promote cervical dilation.

[jparksx]

Excellent

[ktidd]

TYSM