The nurse cares for a client who wants to try biofeedback for relief of chronic pain. What advantages to this therapy does the nurse recognize? Select all that apply.
A. Increases circulation and endorphins.
B. Completely controlled by the client.
C. Rapid pain relief.
D. Redirects energy flow through pressure on meridian points.
E. Promotes stress reduction as well as pain relief.
Ans:
B. Completely controlled by the client.
E. Promotes stress reduction as well as pain relief.
Explanation: Biofeedback is an electric monitoring device that feeds back effect of behavior so the client can control internal processes (such as the heart rate). Advantages to biofeedback include the fact that it is completely controlled by the client and it promotes stress reduction as well as pain relief. Massage increases circulation and endorphins. Ice therapy promotes rapid pain relief and acupressure redirects energy flow through pressure on meridian points.
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