Many complementary and alternative therapies used during pregnancy, labor, and delivery for management of discomfort and pain are based on which of the accepted theories?
a. Gate control theory
b. Release of natural testosterone
c. Herbal essence theory
d. Release of natural progesterone
ANS: A
Many of the CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) therapies are based on the accepted theories of gate control and the fact that natural endorphins control pain and can be stimulated by drugs or alternative means.
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