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. The function of the ductus arteriosus is to bypass the lungs in fetal circulation, allowing oxygenated blood from the placenta to be shunted directly to systemic circulation.
b. Ductus arteriosus does not bypass the brain; it specifically bypasses the lungs.

c. Ductus venosus shunts blood away from the liver, not the ductus arteriosus.

d. Ductus arteriosus shunts blood away from the lungs, not the heart itself.

A. Limit alcohol and tobacco consumption. B. Increase intake of iron-rich foods. C. Avoid foods containing aspartame. D. Consume foods fortified with folic acid

Correct Answer is ["D"]

Explanation

a. This is an important recommendation for overall health but is not specifically related to reducing the risk of NTDs.
b. This is an important recommendation for overall health but is not specifically related to reducing the risk of NTDs.
c. This is an important recommendation for overall health but is not specifically related to reducing the risk of NTDs.
d. Folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy has been shown to reduce the risk of NTDs in newborns.

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