How do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve a patient's pain?
A) By promoting release of anti-inflammatory chemicals and altering the sensitivity of nerve tracts.
B) By binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system and altering the perception of pain.
C) By reducing the amount of bradykinin at the site of injury and altering the stimulation of nociceptors.
D) By inhibiting the generation of impulses along sensory nerve tracts and altering pain transmission.
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