Which of the following statements made by a patient reflects that the patient understands the relationship between the gate control theory of pain and the use of meditation to relieve pain?
a. Meditation controls pain by blocking pain impulses from coming through the gate.
b. Meditation will help me sleep through the pain because it opens the gate.
c. Meditation stops the occurrence of pain stimuli.
d. Meditation alters the chemical composition of pain neuroregulators, which closes the gate.
Answer: A
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