Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using guided imagery to manage chronic pain. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of this technique?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"I think about my grandfather's farm to reduce pain.”
Rationale:
🔸 Guided imagery involves mentally visualizing a peaceful, pleasant setting to promote relaxation and pain control.
🔸 The client's mention of imagining the grandfather's farm reflects use of personalized calming images to distract from discomfort.
🔸 This approach engages the mind-body connection, reducing sympathetic nervous system activity and pain perception.
🔸 It is a validated non-pharmacologic strategy for chronic pain and stress reduction.
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This question is from ATI LPN Fundamentals-2023 Exam 4 which contains 67 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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