Acupuncture decreases pain by
a. Activating the descending inhibitory pain pathways
b. Hyperpolarizing dorsal horn nuclei
c. Inhibiting nociceptors
d. Cortical inhibition
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) removes the shoulder pads to apply a cervical collar. B) leaves the helmet in place but removes the face mask. C) does not place the patient on a long board due to the presence of shoulder pads. D) removes the helmet to better assess the airway and head.