What intervention of pain control exemplifies the gate control methods of pain relief?
a. Assisting the patient to ambulate
b. Giving a massage
c. Providing an ice cold beverage
d. Instructing the patient in stretching exer-cises
B
Massage, position change, hot or cold applications, and distraction all can close the gate.
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