Introduction
Introduction ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of chronic pain and is using a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit at home. The client reports that the TENS unit is not helping with the pain anymore.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Increasing the intensity of the electrical stimulation may cause skin irritation, discomfort, or even burns. The intensity should be adjusted to a comfortable level that does not cause pain or muscle twitching.
Discontinuing the use of the TENS unit for a week may result in increased pain and reduced function. The TENS unit should be used as prescribed by the doctor or physical therapist for optimal pain management.
Applying ice packs to the skin before using the TENS unit may reduce blood flow and impair nerve conduction. The skin should be clean and dry before applying the electrodes.
Instruct repositioning the electrodes to different locations on the skin. This is because the electrical impulses from the TENS unit may lose their effectiveness over time if they stimulate the same nerve endings repeatedly. By changing the location of the electrodes, the TENS unit can target different nerves and provide more pain relief.
Instruct repositioning the electrodes to different locations on the skin. This is because the electrical impulses from the TENS unit may lose their effectiveness over time if they stimulate the same nerve endings repeatedly. By changing the location of the electrodes, the TENS unit can target different nerves and provide more pain relief.
Choice A is wrong because increasing the intensity of the electrical stimulation may cause skin irritation, discomfort, or even burns. The intensity should be adjusted to a comfortable level that does not cause pain or muscle twitching.
Choice B is wrong because discontinuing the use of the TENS unit for a week may result in increased pain and reduced function. The TENS unit should be used as prescribed by the doctor or physical therapist for optimal pain management.
Choice C is wrong because applying ice packs to the skin before using the TENS unit may reduce blood flow and impair nerve conduction. The skin should be clean and dry before applying the electrodes.