Medications and other interventions help to increase the client's pain threshold and pain tolerance. The central nervous system produces endorphins that are naturally occurring substances that relieve pain
The nurse is reviewing with a client that certain intake of chemicals and foods can decrease endorphin production. What are chemicals and foods that the nurse should review with the client that could decrease the endorphin production? 1 . Caffeine
2 . Nicotine
3 . Grapefruit juice
4 . Alcohol
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
B
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Theorists believe that the intake of certain chemicals and foods, including caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, salt, and sugar, decrease endorphin production. Grapefruit juice can impact the effectiveness of certain antibiotics.
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