A Student Nurse Is Preparing a Presentation on Pain Management

A student nurse is preparing a presentation on pain management. What information regarding nonpharmacologic interventions should the student include?

A) Use cold packs for muscle spasms and surgical site pain.
B) Dry heat penetrates deeper than moist heat.
C) Ice packs should not be left on longer than 20 minutes.
D) Massage can stimulate circulation.
E) Distraction is useful for short pain periods.