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NRN 102 (CH 16)
CCAC NRN 102 Management of discomfort (CH16)
Question | Answer |
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How a woman perceives or interprets pain during childbirth is influenced by | a variety of physiologic, psychologic, emotional, social, cultural and environmental factors. |
All childbirth methods attempt to reduce fear and tension and eliminate pain by | increasing a woman's knowledge of the labor and birth process, enhancing her self-confidence and sense of control, preparing a support person, and training the woman in physical conditioning and relaxation breathing. |
When is a pudendal nerve block given? | Late in second stage of labor. |
Which regional anesthesia effects both movement and sensation? | Spinal |
What is the most effective pharmacologic pain relief method for labor currently available? | Epidural |
What is the result of sympathetic blockade that occurs as an outcome of epidural? | Severe hypotension |
What is given during the first stage of labor to relieve pain from uterine contractions and cervical dilation? | Paracervical block |
Why are laboring women predisposed to hypothermia during labor and immediately after birth? | Because of vasodilation that normally occurs during pregnancy and the effects of analgesia and anesthesia. |