The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Using

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is using a TENS unit for pain management.Which statements will the nurse use when teaching the client about this therapy? Select all that apply.

A) "Make sure and cover the unit while showering or bathing."
B) "When turning the unit on,make sure the amplitude control is set to 5."
C) "With the unit off,plug the lead wires into the battery-operated unit at one end,leaving the electrodes at the other end."
D) "Increase the amplitude until you feel discomfort and then decrease the amplitude until you feel comfortable."
E) "Wash,rinse,and dry the area where you would like to apply the electrodes."