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A laboring patient is requesting comfort measures to help manage pain during the early stages of labor. The nurse suggests using effleurage. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of effleurage during labor?
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Effleurage is a light, circular massage applied to the abdomen to promote relaxation and distract from pain.
Rationale:
✔️Effleurage is a nonpharmacological comfort measure used in early labor.
✔️It involves gentle, rhythmic stroking of the abdomen in circular motions synchronized with breathing.
✔️It works through gate control theory—diverting sensory attention away from pain to soothing tactile stimulation.
✔️Encourages relaxation and maternal focus, reducing tension and perception of pain during contractions.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Maternal-Child
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