A nurse is teaching a patient how to use a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)unit and how it works.What is the most appropriate information for the nurse to relay?

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The most appropriate information for the nurse to relay when teaching a patient how to use a TENS unit is that it stimulates both the skin and underlying tissues to decrease the intensity of pain. Option A may be confusing to the patient as it implies the pain will last longer after the unit is applied. Option C is not relevant or helpful to the patient. Option D is incorrect as the use of a TENS unit does not prohibit the use of analgesics.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Patient How to Use a Transcutaneous