Nursing care measures are commonly offered to women in labour.Which nursing measure reflects application of the gate-control theory?

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According to the gate-control theory,pain sensations travel along sensory nerve pathways to the brain,but only a limited number of sensations,or messages,can travel through these nerve pathways at one time.Distraction techniques such as massage or stroking,music,focal points,and imagery reduce or completely block the capacity of nerve pathways to transmit pain.These distractions are thought to work by closing down a hypothetical gate in the spinal cord,thus preventing pain signals from reaching the brain.The perception of pain is thereby diminished.Changing the woman's position,giving prescribed medication,and encouraging rest do not reduce or block the capacity of nerve pathways to transmit pain,according to the gate-control theory.

Nursing Care Measures Are Commonly Offered to Women in Labour