A Patient with Chronic Back Pain Has Learned to Control

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic back pain has learned to control the pain with the use of imagery and hypnosis. The patient's spouse asks the nurse how these techniques work. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

• A)"The strategies work by affecting the perception of pain."
• B)"These techniques block the pain pathways of the nerves."
• C)"These strategies prevent transmission of stimuli from the back to the brain."
• D)"The therapies slow the release of chemicals in the spinal cord that cause pain."

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Definitions:

Circular Differentiation

The process of distinguishing entities or elements in a system based on their roles, attributes, or positions in a circular, rather than linear, hierarchy.

Lateral Differentiation

The way in which an organization segregates its operations and responsibilities across the same hierarchical level.

Standardization

The process of implementing and developing technical standards to ensure consistency and compatibility within products, services, or processes.

Formalization

The degree to which the organization has official rules, regulations, and procedures.