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The Nurse Prepares to Apply a TENS Unit on a Client

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The nurse prepares to apply a TENS unit on a client who is experiencing pain. Place the steps of this procedure in the correct order.


A) With the unit off, plug the lead wires into the unit.
B) Insert the battery and test for functioning.
C) Turn the unit on and ensure the amplitude is set to zero.
D) Apply the electrodes to the client.
E) Increase the amplitude until the client notes discomfort.
F) Slowly decrease the amplitude until the client notes a pleasant sensation.

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