Which interventions, when implemented by the nurse, would apply the gate control theory of pain?
A. Oral analgesics around the clock
B. Massage
C. Patient-controlled analgesia
D. Heat or cold application
E. Teaching
Ans:
B. Massage
D. Heat or cold application
E. Teaching
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