The Rationale for Relaxation as a Method of Pain Management

question 33

Multiple Choice

The rationale for relaxation as a method of pain management is the assertion that

• A)continual muscle contraction causes pain
• B)muscle relaxation acts as distraction
• C)muscle relaxation unblocks energy
• D)relaxation is a form of meditation
• E)relaxation is a form of hypnosis

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