A patient complains of a dull, aching sensation in the lower back after long periods of sitting
The nurse anticipates the administration of medication to suppress pain impulse transmission in which of the following fibers to treat the patient's complaint? 1. A fibers
2. Delta fibers
3. C fibers
4. myelinated fibers
3
Rationale: C fibers are small in diameter and are usually unmyelinated. C fibers have a slow conduction rate and transmit aching, throbbing sensations. Unmyelinated C fibers transmit aching and throbbing sensations to the brain. Nerves termed A beta fibers are large in diameter and have a myelin sheath. A delta fibers are small in diameter and are also myelinated. A delta fibers conduct impulses rapidly. Sharp, pinprick-like pain is conducted along these fibers.
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