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daltonest1984 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Today the pregnant woman has a number of nonpharmacologic measures available to her to assist with pain relief in labor.

One such measure involves the application of heat, cold, or pressure to specific areas of the body and is known as ________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A 14-year-old male seems to be always eating, although his weight is appropriate for his height. The best explanation for this is that

a. This is normal because of increase in body mass.
b. This is abnormal and suggestive of future obesity.
c. His caloric intake would have to be excessive.
d. He is substituting food for unfilled needs.

fur · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Acupressure

The effectiveness of acupressure has been attributed to the gate-control theory of pain and an increase in endorphin levels. Pressure is applied to acupuncture points called tsubos. These points have an increased density of neuroreceptors and increased electrical conductivity. Pressure is initially applied with contractions and then continually as labor progresses.

Answer to Question 2

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A In adolescence, nutritional needs are closely related to the increase in body mass.
The peak requirements occur in the years of maximal growth. The caloric and
protein requirements are higher than at almost any other time of life.
B This describes the expected eating pattern for young adolescents; as long as
weight and height are appropriate, obesity is not a concern.
C This describes the expected eating pattern for young adolescents; as long as
weight and height are appropriate, obesity is not a concern.
D This describes the expected eating pattern for young adolescents; as long as
weight and height are appropriate, obesity is not a concern.