The nurse is using a nonpharmacologic method to manage a client's pain, and applies a unit that applies low-voltage electrical stimulation directly over the pain area
When documenting this intervention, which term is the most appropriate for the nurse to use?
1. TENS unit
2. Nerve block
3. Functional restoration
4. Cutaneous stimulation
Correct Answer: 1
The unit described is a TENS unit, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, which is a form of cutaneous stimulation. However, TENS would be the specific name of this treatment, whereas cutaneous stimulation would be a more general term. Nerve block is a pharmacologic treatment injecting an analgesic or steroid into the site of pain. Functional restoration is a form of social therapy.
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