[Expert Solution]: A patient with chronic back pain has…

A patient with chronic back pain has learned to control the pain with the use of imagery and hypnosis. The patient’s spouse asks the nurse how these techniques work. Which response by the nurse is accurate? Group of answer choices “These strategies prevent transmission of stimuli from the back to the brain.” “The therapies slow the release of chemicals in the spinal cord that cause pain.” “The strategies work by affecting the perception of pain.” “These techniques block the pain pathways of the nerves.”