A patient is receiving massage for chronic back pain. The nurse should explain to the patient that the massage therapy provides comfort by:
A) Stimulating the non-pain receptors
B) Providing distraction from the pain
C) Helping to reduce inflammation in the tissues
D) Producing muscle relaxation
Ans: D
Feedback: A massage does not specifically stimulate the non-pain receptors in the receptor field, but it may have an impact through the descending control system. Massage also promotes comfort because it produces muscle relaxation.
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