The Patient in the First Trimester of Pregnancy Tells the Nurse

question 30

Multiple Choice

The patient in the first trimester of pregnancy tells the nurse she regularly sees a massage therapist to help with pain in her shoulders and neck. The nurse tells her that massage has the added advantage of:

• A) Improving immune function.
• B) Reducing anxiety.
• C) Promoting sleep.
• D) Eliminating energy blockages.
• E) Allowing coordination of breathing and moving.

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Definitions:

Empathetic Response

A communication method that involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another person, often used to build trust and rapport.

Dietary Modification

Changes made to one's diet to improve health, such as reducing sodium intake to lower blood pressure.

Type 2 Diabetes

A form of diabetes characterized by insulin resistance or insufficient insulin production, often associated with lifestyle factors such as obesity.

Cultural Groups

Nonexclusive groups that have a set of values in common; an individual may be part of several cultural groups at the same time.