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ereecah · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse asks a client to rate his pain on a scale of 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being worst pain. What characteristic of pain is the nurse assessing?

A) Duration
B) Location
C) Chronology
D) Intensity

Question 2

A nurse is ordered to apply a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit to a client recovering from abdominal surgery. Which of the following is a consideration when using this device?

A) TENS is an invasive technique for providing pain relief.
B) TENS involves the electrical stimulation of large-diameter fibers to inhibit the transmission of painful impulses carried over small-diameter fibers.
C) TENS is most beneficial when used to treat pain that is generalized.
D) A TENS unit is applied intermittently throughout the day and should not be worn for extended periods of time.

chevyboi1976 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
When a nurse asks a client to rate his pain on a scale of 0 to 10, the intensity of the pain is being assessed. Duration is how long the pain has lasted, and location is the site of the pain.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a noninvasive technique for providing pain relief that involves the electrical stimulation of large-diameter fibers to inhibit the transmission of painful impulses carried over small-diameter fibers. It is most beneficial when the pain is localized and the unit can be worn for extended periods of time.