The nurse explains that transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) provides a continuous mild electric current to the skin.How does the TENS unit act to reduce pain?
A) Distracts the patient.
B) Blocks endorphin production.
C) Warms the skin.
D) Blocks pain impulses.
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