Today the pregnant woman has a number of nonpharmacologic measures available to her to assist with pain relief in labor
One such measure involves the application of heat, cold, or pressure to specific areas of the body and is known as ________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Acupressure
The effectiveness of acupressure has been attributed to the gate-control theory of pain and an increase in endorphin levels. Pressure is applied to acupuncture points called tsubos. These points have an increased density of neuroreceptors and increased electrical conductivity. Pressure is initially applied with contractions and then continually as labor progresses.
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a. Completes charge slips or scans bar code of nursing supplies used when changing a surgical dressing b. Participates in the annual hospital fund-raising activity c. Visits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to understand what services are provided during an inpatient visit d. Immediately reports any development of a patient medical complication to the health care provider e. Volunteers to participate in a hospital program initiative to reduce central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) f. Completes a patient's discharge plan on the morning of discharge
A health care system in which physicians and hospitals contract with insurers to provide service at a discounted rate to members is a:
a. Health maintenance organization b. Diagnosis-related group c. Preferred provider organization d. Federally managed insurance plan
A client arrives in the Emergency Department with severe chest pain. What is the best explanation by the nurse to differentiate angina from a myocardial infarction?
1. "Angina usually goes away with rest, and is rarely fatal, but a myocardial infarction requires immediate treatment, and can be life-threatening." 2. "There is no way to tell the difference between the two. You will be treated for a myocardial infarction." 3. "Both are caused by a clot blocking the coronary arteries. Angina occurs if a small vessel is blocked, and a myocardial infarction occurs if a large vessel is blocked." 4. "Angina does not cause severe chest pain, but a myocardial infarction always causes severe chest pain."
A nursing assistant can risk harming interpersonal relationships with fellow staff members by doing which of the following?
A) Finishing assignments B) Listening to instructions C) Gossiping about others D) Accepting help when needed