When Choosing Music to Help Relax a Client Who Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

When choosing music to help relax a client who is having a painful dressing change, which action is best for the nurse to take?

• A)Use music composed by Mozart.
• B)Ask the client about music preferences.
• C)Select music that has 60-80 beats/minute.
• D)Encourage the client to use music without words.

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