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. At 9 weeks of gestation, the uterus is still within the pelvic cavity and not palpable above the symphysis pubis.
b. The fundus is not expected to be palpable 5 cm above the umbilicus until around 20 weeks of gestation.
c. The fundus is not expected to be palpable at the level of the umbilicus until around 20 weeks of gestation.

d. The fundus is not expected to be palpable slightly above the symphysis pubis at 9 weeks of gestation.

A. Enteral nutrition to correct nutritional deficits. B. Corticosteroids and antibiotics to reduce the infection. C. NPO for 48 hrs and IV therapy to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances. D. All antiemetic, such as pyridoxine (vitamin B6) to control nausea and vomiting. E. All antiemetic, such as pyridoxine (vitamin B6) to control nausea and vomiting.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. This may be necessary once the woman's condition stabilizes, but it is not the initial treatment.
b. This is not typically indicated for hyperemesis gravidarum.

c. This is the initial treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum to prevent dehydration and correct electrolyte imbalances.
d. This may be part of the treatment plan, but it is not the initial treatment.

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