The Nurse Prepares to Apply a TENS Unit on a Client

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse prepares to apply a TENS unit on a client who is experiencing pain. Place the steps of this procedure in the correct order.

• A)With the unit off, plug the lead wires into the unit.
• B)Insert the battery and test for functioning.
• C)Turn the unit on and ensure the amplitude is set to zero.
• D)Apply the electrodes to the client.
• E)Increase the amplitude until the client notes discomfort.
• F)Slowly decrease the amplitude until the client notes a pleasant sensation.

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