The nurse understands the gate control theory of pain management when which statement is made?
A) "The pain medications close the gate and block the pain perception."
B) "The pain impulses can be influenced by many factors, including a person's emotions."
C) "The gate blocks the transmission of all pain receptors."
D) "This theory is still in the developmental stages at the time."
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