ATI RN
ATI Custom Fundamentals Chapter 31 ALL Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A patient is beginning treatment for pain with a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) unit. The nurse will initially:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: adjust the settings below the level at which a tingling sensation is felt. This is the initial step because it ensures the patient's comfort and safety. Starting at a low intensity prevents discomfort or skin irritation. Placing electrodes on all four extremities (
A) is unnecessary and may not be indicated for all types of pain. Turning the unit on before attaching it to the patient (
C) can cause discomfort or surprise the patient. Applying conductive jelly to uncoated electrodes (
D) is not typically needed for TENS units as they come with pre-gelled electrodes.
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