In General, Distraction Is Most Effective in Reducing Pain When

question 34

Multiple Choice

In general, distraction is most effective in reducing pain when distraction techniques are used

• A) intermittently.
• B) only to treat acute pain.
• C) only to treat chronic pain.
• D) regularly.
• E) in conjunction with other pain control strategies.

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