A patient who is in labor is having anxiety and sobs with each contraction. The nurse decides to use imagery to calm the patient by:
A) having the patient close her eyes and picture herself in her favorite place.
B) having the patient do stretch exercises before each contraction.
C) telling the patient to relax and to calm down.
D) telling the patient strenuously focus on some image in the room.

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Imagery involves visual stimuli to produce some physiological change that can decrease anxiety or decrease pain. It is used often for patients in labor. The patient is asked to mentally recall some visual image that is pleasant to them.

A Patient Who Is in Labor Is Having Anxiety and Sobs