Which one of the following nursing interventions for a client in pain is based on the gate-control theory?

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The gate-control theory suggests that cutaneous stimulation activates larger,faster-transmitting A-beta sensory nerve fibers.This decreases pain transmission through small-diameter A-delta and C fibers.A back massage is a nursing intervention based on the gate-control theory.Changing the client's position in bed is not a form of cutaneous stimulation used to relieve pain.Giving the client a pain medication is a pharmacological approach to relieving pain.Limiting the number of visitors may provide a quiet environment conducive to relaxation,but it is not based on the gate-control theory.

Which One of the Following Nursing Interventions for a Client