Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client who is in laborA nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor. Which of the following nursing actions reflects application of the gate control theory of pain?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Massaging the client's back activates larger nerve fibers, blocking pain signals to the brain, which aligns with the gate control theory.