A nurse is teaching guided imagery to a prenatal class. Identify ...

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A nurse is teaching guided imagery to a prenatal class. Identify an example of guided imagery from the options below.
 
  a. Singing
  b. Back massage
  c. Sensory peaceful words
  d. Listening to music

Question 2

The electrical activity of the client's heart is being continuously monitored while he is on the coronary care unit. Suddenly, the nurse finds that the client is experiencing ventricular fibrilla-tion.
 
  Which of the following actions should the nurse prepare to take? a. Administer atropine.
  b. Prepare for CPR and defibrillation.
  c. Prepare the client for surgical placement of a pacemaker.
  d. Instruct the client to perform the Valsalva manoeuvre.

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Answer to Question 1

C
Guided imagery is used as a means to create a relaxed state through the person's imagination, often using sensory words. Imagination allows the person to create a soothing and peaceful environment. Singing, back massage, and listening to music are other types of stress management techniques.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse should prepare for CPR and defibrillation. Ventricular fibrillation is a life-threatening rhythm.
Atropine is used for sinus bradycardia with hypotension and decreased cardiac output. In this case, the nurse should prepare to administer CPR, not atropine.
A pacemaker may be required for the client with sinus bradycardia. It is not the treatment for ventricular fibrillation.
The Valsalva manoeuvre is used to treat supraventricular tachycardia, not ventricular fibrillation.

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