A patient in her second trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse she is still suffering from nausea on a daily basis. However, since she began wearing the wristband each day, the nausea is subsiding
What is the most likely reason for this relief in nausea? 1. The soothing color of the bracelet has helped ease the nausea.
2. A small magnet in the bracelet helps ease the nausea.
3. Small spikes in the bracelet afford relief of the nausea.
4. The bracelet exerts a small amount of pressure to help ease the nausea.
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Rationale 1: The color of the bracelet has no relationship to the nausea relief.
Rationale 2: Magnets should not be used during pregnancy.
Rationale 3: The spikes suggest acupuncture, but this would not be done without supervision from a provider.
Rationale 4: Pregnant women often use acupressure wristbands to help relieve the nausea of early pregnancy.
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