The nurse explains that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) provides a continuous mild electrical current to the skin. How does the TENS unit act to reduce pain?
a. Distracts the patient
b. Blocks endorphin production
c. Warms the skin
d. Blocks pain impulses
ANS: D
TENS works by blocking pain impulses.
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