Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit for a client who has a herniated intervertebral disk. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Adjusting the TENS unit to produce a tingling sensation indicates proper use for pain relief. It doesn't deliver medication, require charging, or need placement far from the pain site.