Nurses can assist clients experiencing pain by stimulating large-diameter A-delta and A-beta fibers by using techniques such as:
A)
high-intensity exercise.
B)
relaxation and massage.
C)
electrical stimulation therapy.
D)
group therapy.
B
Explanation:
A)
Stimulation of the alpha, or touch, fibers close the gait and blocks transmission of pain. Massage would stimulate these fibers.
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B)
Stimulation of the alpha, or touch, fibers close the gait and blocks transmission of pain. Massage would stimulate these fibers.
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C)
Stimulation of the alpha, or touch, fibers close the gait and blocks transmission of pain. Massage would stimulate these fibers.
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D)
Stimulation of the alpha, or touch, fibers close the gait and blocks transmission of pain. Massage would stimulate these fibers.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
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