The nurse is teaching a colleague about pain control. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective regarding implementation of the gate control theory when the colleague identifies which appropriate interventions?
A. Oral analgesics around the clock (ATC)
B. Massage
C. Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
D. Heat or cold application
E. Anticipatory guidance
Ans:
B. Massage
D. Heat or cold application
E. Anticipatory guidance
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