A relaxation technique that can be used during the childbirth experience to decrease maternal pain perception is:
a. using increased environmental stimulation as a method of distraction.
b. restricting family and friends from visiting during the labor period to keep the client focused on breathing techniques.
c. medicating the client frequently to reduce pain perception.
d. assisting the client in breathing methods aimed at taking control of pain perception based on the contraction pattern.
ANS: D
Relaxation techniques are aimed at incorporating mind and body activities to maintain control over pain. Additional environmental stimuli may have the opposite effect and increase client anxiety, which will affect pain perception. Restricting visitors may have the opposite effect, leading to increased anxiety because of isolation. Medicating a client may not decrease pain perception but may place the client at risk for adverse reactions and/or complications of pregnancy related to medications.
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