A nurse is caring for a client who is in labor. Which of the following nursing actions reflects the application of the Gate control theory of pain?

Massaging the client's back

Administering analgesic medications

Placing the client on supine position.

Reposition onto her left side

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

a.   Massaging the client's back can help to close the "gate" for pain signals to reach the brain according to the Gate control theory of pain.
b.   Administering analgesic medications addresses pain but does not directly apply the principles of the Gate control theory.
c.   Placing the client on a supine position does not specifically address pain control according to the Gate control theory.
d.   Repositioning onto her left side may be done for fetal well-being but does not directly apply the principles of the Gate control theory.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

a. Certain anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin and carbamazepine, can decrease the effectiveness of COCs.
b. Antihypertensives do not typically interfere with the effectiveness of COCs.

c. Antioxidants do not typically interfere with the effectiveness of COCs.

d. Antiemetics do not typically interfere with the effectiveness of COCs.

A. Prepare the woman for imminent birth B. Assess the fetal heart rate and pattern C. Notify the woman's primary health care provider D. Document the characteristics of the fluid.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. This may be necessary once fetal heart rate and pattern have been assessed, but it is not the initial priority.
b. This is the priority as it will help determine the next steps in the management of labor.

c. This may be necessary once fetal heart rate and pattern have been assessed, but it is not the initial priority.
d. This may be done after assessing the fetal heart rate and pattern, but it is not the initial priority.

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