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A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic pain about nonpharmacological pain management techniques.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.).
This is correct because meditation can help the client relax and cope with pain by reducing stress and anxiety.
This is wrong because cold packs should not be applied to the painful area for more than 15 minutes at a time, as they can cause tissue damage or frostbite.
This is correct because distraction can help the client divert attention from pain by engaging in enjoyable or stimulating activities.
This is wrong because massage should not be done with firm pressure, as it can aggravate the pain or cause injury. Gentle massage may be beneficial for some clients.
This is correct because heat can help the client soothe the painful area by increasing blood flow and relaxing muscles.
The correct answer is choice A, C and E. These statements indicate that the client understands the teaching about nonpharmacological pain management techniques.
• Choice A is correct because meditation can help the client relax and cope with pain by reducing stress and anxiety.
• Choice C is correct because distraction can help the client divert attention from pain by engaging in enjoyable or stimulating activities.
• Choice E is correct because heat can help the client soothe the painful area by increasing blood flow and relaxing muscles.
• Choice B is wrong because cold packs should not be applied to the painful area for more than 15 minutes at a time, as they can cause tissue damage or frostbite.
• Choice D is wrong because massage should not be done with firm pressure, as it can aggravate the pain or cause injury. Gentle massage may be beneficial for some clients.