An occupational health nurse is providing teaching to a group of factory workers about proper lifting techniques.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

The correct answer is Choice D.

Choice A rationale: Acupuncture is typically administered by a trained acupuncturist, not by the nurse. It is not commonly initiated upon arrival at the labor unit.

Choice B rationale: Biofeedback is a technique that usually requires prior training and practice; it is not typically taught for the first time at the beginning of labor.

Choice C rationale: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can help manage back pain during labor but is not specifically used for pelvic pressure.

Choice D rationale: Using an ultrasound picture as a focal point during contractions is a common nonpharmacological pain management technique. Focal points help the client concentrate and manage pain through visualization and distraction.

Choice A rationale:

Taking temperature within 30 minutes after the first morning void is specific to ovulation prediction kits, not the basal body temperature method.

Choice B rationale:

Taking temperature 1 hour after getting out of bed is not accurate for tracking basal body temperature fluctuations related to the menstrual cycle.

Choice C rationale:

Taking temperature every night before going to bed does not provide consistent basal body temperature readings, as the body temperature needs to be taken at the same time every morning to detect subtle changes related to the menstrual cycle.

Choice D rationale:

This is the correct answer. To use the basal body temperature method effectively, the client should take their temperature immediately after waking and before getting out of bed every morning. This helps in detecting the slight rise in basal body temperature that occurs after ovulation, indicating the fertile period.