A client who has been dealing with chronic pain for the past 2 years would like to try biofeedback as a method of pain relief. The statement that indicates that the client understands this method of treatment is
a. "I want to give my attention to something other than my pain."
b. "I work really well with groups. I think that support will be just what I need."
c. "I'm willing to try to control how blood flows to different parts of my body."
d. "It will be nice to try something that won't cost me anything."
C
The purpose of biofeedback in pain management is to teach the client self-control over physi-ologic variables that relate to the pain, such as muscle contraction and blood flow. Biofeedback takes a great deal of concentration. The equipment is very expensive. It is not used in a support group setting.
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Insert >, <, or = to make a true statement: 
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).