The nurse instructs a client on nonpharmacologic therapies for pain management. Which techniques should be included in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Reiki
2. Heat or cold packs
3. Massage
4. Anti-inflammatory drugs
5. Opioid drugs
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: Reiki is a nonpharmacologic therapy for pain management.
Rationale 2: Heat or cold packs are nonpharmacologic therapy for pain management.
Rationale 3: Massage is a nonpharmacologic therapy for pain management.
Rationale 4: Anti-inflammatory drugs are a pharmacologic therapy for pain.
Rationale 5: Opioid drugs are a pharmacologic therapy for pain.
Global Rationale: Reiki, the use of hot or cold packs, and massage are nonpharmacologic therapies for pain management. Anti-inflammatory and opioid drugs are pharmacologic therapies for pain.
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