Name a nonpharmacologic method to reduce pain.

• A. Positioning
• B. Administer acetaminophen
• C. Opioid analgesic therapy
• D. Local anesthesia injection

Answer: (A)

Positioning reduces pain by addressing mechanical factors that contribute to discomfort. When you adjust how a person sits or lies—supporting a painful area with pillows, changing the bed angle, or offsetting pressure points—you help relieve pressure, improve joint alignment, and promote better circulation. This can lessen tissue irritation and muscle tension, leading to less pain without using medications. It’s a nonpharmacologic approach, meaning it doesn’t involve drugs or injections.

The other options are pharmacologic treatments: acetaminophen is a pain-relieving medication, opioid analgesics are potent pain drugs, and a local anesthesia injection blocks nerve signals in a specific area.