ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is to receive transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain management. The nurse should inform the client that TENS relieves pain by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Modulating the transmission of the pain impulse. TENS works by delivering electrical impulses through electrodes placed on the skin, which then stimulate the nerves in the area. This stimulation helps to interfere with and modulate the transmission of pain signals to the brain, reducing the perception of pain. This mechanism differs from distraction (
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A), relaxation response (
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B), and increased circulation (
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D), which are not direct effects of TENS on pain management.
Therefore, the correct answer is C because it directly addresses how TENS specifically impacts pain perception.
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