A client asks the nurse how ibuprofen will relieve their back pain. Prior to answering the question, which phase of nociception should the nurse recognize ibuprofen has an effect on?

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Ibuprofen works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins during the transduction phase of nociception, which decreases the sensitivity of the peripheral pain receptors, thereby reducing pain.

A Client Asks the Nurse How Ibuprofen Will Relieve Their