ch. 17: maximizing comfort for laboring woman

Question 1

What factors influence pain response?

Answer 1

1) physiological factors
2) culture
3) anxiety
4) previous experience
5) gate-control theory
6) comfort
7) support
8) environment

Question 2

When can sedatives be administered?

Answer 2

if woman is having prolonged early phase of labor

Question 3

What are examples of NONPHARMACOLOGICAL pain management?

Answer 3

1) breathing techniques
2) effleurage (light massage) & stroking abd
3) heat and cold
4) acupressure/ acupuncture
5) TENS
6) hydrotherapy
7) intradermal water block
8) aromatherapy
9) music
10) hypnosis