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lak

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The laboring woman who imagines her body opening to let the baby out is using a mental technique called
 
  a. Dissociation
  b. Effleurage
  c. Imagery
  d. Distraction

Question 2

Which method of pain management is safest for a gravida 3 para 2 admitted at 8 cm cervical dilation?
 
  a. Epidural anesthesia
  b. Narcotics
  c. Spinal block
  d. Breathing and relaxation techniques



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Answer to Question 1

C
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A Dissociation helps the woman learn to relax all muscles except those that are
working.
B Effleurage is self-massage.
C Imagery is a technique of visualizing images that will assist the woman in coping
with labor.
D Distraction can be used in the early latent phase by having the woman involved
in another activity.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Probably not enough time remains to administer epidural anesthesia.
B A narcotic given at this time may reach its peak about the time of birth and result
in respiratory depression in the newborn.
C Probably not enough time remains to administer spinal anesthesia.
D Nonpharmacologic methods of pain management may be the best option for a
woman in advanced labor.




lak

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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