Because of Their Concern About the Possible Adverse Effects of Pain

question 180

Multiple Choice

Because of their concern about the possible adverse effects of pain medication on the newborn, many women are turning to alternative methods of controlling the pain of labor. These methods include all of the following except:

• A) teaching the mother what to expect during labor and delivery.
• B) teaching the mother relaxation techniques for labor and delivery.
• C) having someone be at the mother's side during labor to provide comfort and emotional support.
• D) administering anesthetics and sedatives to the mother during labor.

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Definitions:

Franz Gall

A physician and neuroanatomist known for developing the theory of phrenology, which suggested that the bumps on the skull represent mental faculties and character traits.

Phrenology

A now-discredited theory that suggested the shape and size of the cranium could be used to infer character traits and mental abilities.

Daniel Kish

An expert in human echolocation and mobility for blind individuals, known for teaching ways to navigate using sound.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus; the cell’s life-support center.