A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving nitrous oxide for pain relief during labor.
Which of the following are advantages of this method? (Select all that apply.).
It has no effect on the newborn
It has rapid onset and offset
It allows the client to control the dosage
It does not require fetal monitoring
It does not interfere with uterine contractions
Correct Answer : B,C
Nitrous oxide has rapid onset and offset and it allows the client to control the dosage by self-administering the gas through a mask or mouthpiece.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Acupressure is an example of gate control theory of pain, which describes how non-painful sensations can override and reduce painful sensations.Acupressure involves applying pressure to specific points on the body to stimulate large-diameter nerve fibers that can block the transmission of pain signals from smaller-diameter nerve fibers.
Correct Answer is ["B","E"]
Explanation
The nurse should assess the child’s pain level using a numeric rating scale and check the PCA pump settings with another nurse.
These actions ensure that the child is receiving adequate pain relief and that the PCA pump is functioning properly and safely.
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