A Patient Complains of a Dull,aching Sensation in the Lower

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient complains of a dull,aching sensation in the lower back after long periods of sitting.The nurse anticipates the administration of medication to suppress pain impulse transmission in which fibers to treat the patient's complaint?

• A)A delta fibers
• B)C fibers
• C)Myelinated fibers
• D)Enkephalins

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