A Patient Who Has Just Returned from Abdominal Surgery States

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient who has just returned from abdominal surgery states, "I learned relaxation exercises, so I won't need any drugs." Which statement about relaxation therapy should the nurse use to guide care for this patient?

• A)Relaxation therapy works much the same as a placebo.
• B)Relaxation therapy is not useful for postoperative patients or for severe pain.
• C)Relaxation therapy is an excellent adjunct treatment for pain when used with analgesics.
• D)Effective use of relaxation therapy can eliminate the need for analgesics postoperatively.

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