A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in latent labor. Which of the following nursing actions reflects the application of the gate control theory of pain?

Massaging the client's back

Administering prescribed analgesic medication

Turning the client onto her left side

Encouraging the client to rest between contractions

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Massaging the client's back – Correct; gate control theory states that non-painful stimuli (e.g., massage, heat, cold) can block pain signals from reaching the brain.

B. Administering prescribed analgesic medication – Incorrect; this is pharmacologic pain relief, not part of gate control theory.

C. Turning the client onto her left side – Incorrect; this improves circulation but does not block pain signals.

D. Encouraging the client to rest between contractions – Incorrect; rest is important but does not directly affect pain perception.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Increased risk of vomiting – Incorrect; ORS does not increase vomiting risk. It is given in small amounts to prevent vomiting.

B. Alleviation of diarrhea symptoms – Incorrect; ORS does not stop diarrhea, but it prevents dehydration.

C. Decreased levels of electrolytes – Incorrect; ORS helps restore electrolytes, not decrease them.

D. Increased risk of dehydration – Incorrect; ORS prevents dehydration, which is its primary purpose.

A. The quality of the pain B. The client's allergies C. The location of the pain D. The intensity of the pain E. The client's family history of pain F. The client's blood pressure

Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

Explanation

A. The quality of the pain – Correct; describes how the pain feels (e.g., sharp, dull, cramping).

B. The client's allergies – Incorrect; allergies are important for medication safety, but they do not assess pain perception.

C. The location of the pain – Correct; helps determine if the pain is contraction-related or another issue.

D. The intensity of the pain – Correct; measured using a pain scale.

E. The client's family history of pain – Incorrect; individual perception of pain is more relevant than family history.

F. The client's blood pressure – Incorrect; BP is monitored in labor but is not part of pain perception assessment.

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