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WWatsford · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following statements made by a patient reflects that the patient understands the relationship between the gate control theory of pain and the use of meditation to relieve pain?

a. Meditation controls pain by blocking pain impulses from coming through the gate.
b. Meditation will help me sleep through the pain because it opens the gate.
c. Meditation stops the occurrence of pain stimuli.
d. Meditation alters the chemical composition of pain neuroregulators, which closes the gate.

Question 2

Which of the following statements made by the nurse shows the most appropriate understanding of skin hunger?

a. Skin hunger is acute in young adults.
b. Being touched is as important as being fed.
c. Touch provides emotional comfort to a client.
d. Skin requires adequate nutrients and hydration.

bassamabas · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The gate theory states that pain impulses cause pain when they get through gates that are open. Pain is blocked when the gates are closed. Nonpharmacologic pain relief measures, such as meditation, work by closing the gates, which keeps pain impulses from coming through. Meditation does not open pain gates or stop pain from occurring. Meditation also does not have an effect on pain neuroregulators.

Answer to Question 2

B
Touch is a primal need, as necessary as food, growth, or shelter. Older adults need touch as much as or more than any other group. Skin hunger or poverty of touch is often acute among older adults, who often have fewer family members or friends to touch them.
Skin hunger or poverty of touch is acute among older adults.
Touch provides a feeling of connectedness and acceptance to others and their environment. Skin hunger relates to lack of touch.
The need for adequate nutrients and hydration does not relate to touch as a primary need related to skin hunger.