A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports difficulty sleeping at night. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of sleep promotion?

Choice A Reason:

A client who has a spinal cord injury is correct. An interprofessional conference is often recommended for clients with complex and multifaceted health issues that require collaboration among various healthcare disciplines. A client with a spinal cord injury typically has complex care needs that involve multiple healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, and possibly surgeons or neurologists. The coordination of care for a client with a spinal cord injury often requires input and collaboration from various healthcare team members, making an interprofessional conference valuable.

Choice B Reason:

A torn rotator cuff may require physical therapy and orthopedic consultation but may not require the same level of multidisciplinary collaboration as a spinal cord injury.

Choice C Reason:

Acute appendicitis typically involves surgical intervention but may not require the same degree of ongoing interprofessional collaboration as other complex conditions.

Choice D Reason:

A urinary tract infection is a common and relatively straightforward condition that is usually managed by nurses and primary care providers without extensive interprofessional conferences.

Effleurage is a massage technique commonly used during labor to provide comfort and relaxation. It involves using gentle, rhythmic stroking movements on the abdomen during contractions. This technique can help relieve tension, promote relaxation, and provide distraction from the intensity of the contractions.

Deep breathing techniques are often used during labor to promote relaxation and manage pain. However, this instruction does not specifically relate to effleurage.

Focusing on an object in the room, such as a focal point, can be a helpful technique during labor to redirect attention and manage pain. However, this instruction does not specifically relate to effleurage.

Applying pressure to the sacral area can help alleviate back pain during labor. However, this instruction describes the use of a tennis ball and is not specifically related to effleurage.