A Client with Terminal Cancer Asks How Massage Can Decrease

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client with terminal cancer asks how massage can decrease pain.Which should the nurse explain about massage in pain control?

• A)Blocks endorphins that, when released, inhibit pain receptors
• B)Stimulates the release of endorphins, which are thought to block the transmission of pain
• C)Assists endorphins in opening the gate and attaching to opiate receptors
• D)Stimulates opiate or pain receptors to release endorphins, and thereby essentially changes how the brain identifies pain.

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Definitions:

Fraud in the Inducement

A legal term referring to a deceptive act used to convince someone to enter into a contract, which significantly impacts the victim's decision to agree.

False Representation

The act of providing untrue, misleading, or deceptive information with the intent to defraud others.

Material Fact

A fact that is significant or essential to the issue or matter at hand, which could influence a decision.

Duress

Unlawful pressure or coercion used on a person to compel them to perform an act against their will or judgment.