Question

The nurse talks with a client who states, "My primary care provider wants me to try a TENS unit for my pain. How can

electricity decrease my pain?" Which of the following responses is most appropriate?
A) "The mild electrical impulses block the pain signal before it can reach the brain."
B) "The electrode patches generate heat and decrease muscle tension."
C) "The machine tricks the mind into believing the pain does not exist."
D) "The electricity produces numbness and alters tissue sensitivity."

Answer 1

Electricity can decrease pain by blocking the pain signal before it can reach the brain. When a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit is used, mild electrical impulses are sent through the skin to the nerves that are responsible for transmitting pain signals.

Step-by-step explanation:

Electricity can decrease pain by blocking the pain signal before it can reach the brain. When a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit is used, mild electrical impulses are sent through the skin to the nerves that are responsible for transmitting pain signals. These electrical impulses can interfere with the pain signals and prevent them from reaching the brain, thereby reducing the sensation of pain.