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Sandra Beltran
on Oct 12, 2024
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Which of the following statements made by a patient indicates that the patient understands the relationship between the gate control theory of pain and the use of meditation to relieve pain?
A) "Meditation controls pain by blocking pain impulses from coming through the gate."
B) "Meditation will help me sleep through the pain because it opens the gate."
C) "Meditation stops the occurrence of pain stimuli."
D) "Meditation alters the chemical composition of pain neuroregulators,which closes the gate."
Gate Control Theory
A theory that suggests pain is not solely determined by physical injury but by a combination of physical and psychological factors that cause pain signals to be perceived by the brain.
Meditation
A practice of mindfulness or concentration, often used for relaxation, stress reduction, and personal growth.
Neuroregulators
Substances, such as neurotransmitters and neuromodulators, that regulate nervous system activity.
- Gain an understanding of the assorted non-pharmacological and pharmacological tactics used in pain management.
- Implement nonpharmacological interventions for pain relief, considering their efficacy and patient preferences.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the assorted non-pharmacological and pharmacological tactics used in pain management.
- Implement nonpharmacological interventions for pain relief, considering their efficacy and patient preferences.