Question

A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for the management of bone cancer pain. The nurse should explain that applying a TENS unit in the painful area has which of the following effects?

(a) Blocks the transmission of pain signals to the brain
(b) Stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers
(c) Reduces inflammation and swelling in the area
(d) All of the above

Answer 1

Applying a TENS unit in the painful area has the effects of blocking pain signals, stimulating the release of endorphins, and reducing inflammation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should explain to the client that applying a TENS unit in the painful area has all of the above effects. A TENS unit works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain, stimulating the release of endorphins (the body's natural painkillers), and reducing inflammation and swelling in the area. By doing so, it helps manage bone cancer pain effectively.