Asked by Grayson Woodmansee on May 07, 2024
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A 24-year-old Asian woman is in labour and refuses to receive any sort of anaesthetic.Which alternative treatment is best for this patient?
A) Relaxation and guided imagery.
B) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) .
C) Herbal supplements with analgesic effects.
D) Pudendal block.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
A pain relief method that uses a battery-powered device to deliver electrical impulses through electrodes on the skin's surface.
Pudendal Block
A regional anesthesia technique used during childbirth to numb the pudendal nerve and reduce pain in the lower part of the vagina and perineum.
Herbal Supplements
Products made from plants or plant extracts that are ingested to maintain or improve health.
- Understand various non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods for pain management.
- Implement patient-centered care by respecting patients’ pain management preferences and involving them in decision-making.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand various non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods for pain management.
- Implement patient-centered care by respecting patients’ pain management preferences and involving them in decision-making.
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