The nurse teaches patients about nonpharmacological techniques for pain management. The nurse determines learning has occurred when the patients make which statement(s)?
1. "Nonpharmacological techniques are a good adjunct to pharmacotherapy."
2. "Nonpharmacological techniques have not reached mainstream yet."
3. "Nonpharmacological techniques may be used in place of drugs."
4. "Nonpharmacological techniques include an aerobic exercise."
5. "Nonpharmacological techniques are not usually valued by nurses."
Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale: Nonpharmacological techniques may be used in place of drugs, or as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy. An aerobic exercise is not considered a nonpharmacological technique for relief of pain. Nonpharmacological techniques have reached mainstream and are commonly used. Nonpharmacological techniques are valued and used by most nurses.
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