After the nurse has instructed a client with low-back pain about the use of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit for pain management, the nurse determines that the client has a need for further instruction when the client states
A) "One advantage of the TENS unit is it increases blood flow."
B) "I could use the TENS unit if I feel pain somewhere else on my body."
C) "I may need fewer pain medications with the TENS unit in place."
D) "Wearing the TENS unit should not interfere with my daily activities."
Ans: B
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