A patient with chronic orthopedic pain is considering the use of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator to reduce the pain. What advantages of using this device should the nurse review with the patient?
1. avoiding the adverse effects of pain medication
2. low cost
3. can be used by all patients
4. can relieve all types of pain
Correct Answer: 1
A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator has the advantages of avoidance of adverse drug effects, patient control, and good interaction with other therapies. Disadvantages of this device are the cost and the need for expert training. This device is not effective at relieving all types of pain or for all patients. Patients with pacemakers should not use this device.
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