A labor client has brought in with her a picture of her two children and asks the nurse to place it on the wall so that she can look at it during labor contractions. This is an example of:
a. focal point.
b. distraction.
c. effleurage.
d. relaxation.
ANS: A
The use of a focal point (image and/or point reference in the labor room) is an example of nonpharmacologic pain control during labor. The image of the client's children is not serving as a method of distraction. Effleurage is the use of massage techniques to minimize pain perception. The image of the client's children is not serving as a method of relaxation.
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