A client tells the nurse that at home, the dog helps distract the client from chronic hip pain. The nurse realizes that the client is utilizing which form of nonpharmacologic pain control?
1. Body
2. Mind
3. Social interactions
4. Spirit
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Interventions that target the body for pain control include massage, heat, and exercise.
Rationale 2: Interventions that target the mind for pain control include relaxation and imagery.
Rationale 3: Social interactions that are used as nonpharmacologic pain control methods include pet therapy.
Rationale 4: Interventions that target the spirit for pain control include prayer, meditation, and energy work.
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