The Nurse Clarifies the Basics of the Gate Theory of Pain

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse clarifies the basics of the gate theory of pain control as:

• A)pain is perceived as opening a "gate" to pain symptoms.
• B)the "gate" can be closed to pain by the use of nonpainful stimuli.
• C)the "gate" swings back and forth, first allowing pain, then blocking it.
• D)the patient can be trained to close the "gate" to pain.

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