Summary
Summary ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a childbirth education class about nonpharmacological measures for pain management during labor.
Which of the following techniques should the nurse include as an example of gate control theory?
hydrotherapy is not based on gate control theory, but rather on the effects of water temperature and pressure on blood circulation and muscle relaxation.
breathing exercises are not based on gate control theory, but rather on the effects of oxygenation and relaxation on pain perception.
Acupressure is an example of gate control theory of pain, which describes how non-painful sensations can override and reduce painful sensations. Acupressure involves applying pressure to specific points on the body to stimulate large-diameter nerve fibers that can block the transmission of pain signals from smaller-diameter nerve fibers.
imagery is not based on gate control theory, but rather on the effects of distraction and positive emotions on pain modulation.
Acupressure is an example of gate control theory of pain, which describes how non-painful sensations can override and reduce painful sensations. Acupressure involves applying pressure to specific points on the body to stimulate large-diameter nerve fibers that can block the transmission of pain signals from smaller-diameter nerve fibers.
