A patient in labor is prescribed transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to help with pain relief during labor. How should the nurse explain the process of pain relief with this method?
A) Counterirritation stimulation blocks pain from traveling to the spinal cord.
B) Needles are inserted along meridians to release endorphins and control pain.
C) A machine is used to measure the patient's ability to relax during contractions.
D) Small injections of sterile saline reduce are used to reduce the amount of back pain.
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