Question

Patient instructed in the use of TENS unit, on a PRN basis.

a. Use the TENS unit regularly at scheduled intervals.
b. Use the TENS unit only when experiencing pain as needed.
c. Avoid using the TENS unit for pain management.
d. Discontinue TENS unit use.

Answer 1

The student is asking about the instructions for using a TENS unit on a PRN basis and the correct option to choose.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this question, the subject is Health. The question is asking about the instructions for using a TENS unit on a PRN (as needed) basis. The options given are a. Use the TENS unit regularly at scheduled intervals. b. Use the TENS unit only when experiencing pain as needed. c. Avoid using the TENS unit for pain management. d. Discontinue TENS unit use.

The correct answer is b. Use the TENS unit only when experiencing pain as needed. The TENS unit is a device used for pain management, so it should be used when pain is present and not as a preventive measure or for other purposes.