The nurse is applying a TENS unit to a client in pain.Prior to applying the electrodes,which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Before applying the electrodes, the nurse should wash, rinse, and dry the designated area with soap and water to ensure the skin is clean and free of oils, lotions, or other substances that could interfere with the electrical current. Turning the unit on, increasing the amplitude, or changing the battery can wait until after the electrodes are properly placed on the client's skin.

The Nurse Is Applying a TENS Unit to a Client