A patient is prescribed transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain relief. The rationale for using TENS is to:
A) Help relax tense muscles
B) Prevent stiffness and further loss of mobility
C) Reduce swelling and inflammation
D) Block painful stimuli traveling over small nerve fibers
Ans: D
Feedback: The rationale for using TENS for pain relief is to block painful stimuli traveling over small nerve fibers. Massage is used to relax tense muscles. Range-of-motion exercises are used to prevent stiffness and further loss of mobility. Elevation and repositioning are used to reduce swelling and inflammation.
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