The Client Has Complained of Stiffness and Muscle Tension in His

question 11

Multiple Choice

The client has complained of stiffness and muscle tension in his back.The nurse suggests a back rub,but the client declines the offer.What action should the nurse take?

• A)Encourage the client to accept the back rub,saying how much it will relax the back muscles.
• B)Document that the client is noncompliant with the nursing plan of care.
• C)Accept the declination but tell the client to call if he changes his mind.
• D)Instruct the UAP to rub the client's back while assisting him to change into a clean gown.

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Definitions:

Parotid Gland

A major salivary gland located on each side of the face, responsible for producing saliva to aid in digestion.

Ear Lobe

The lower, fleshy, outer portion of the ear, often where earrings are worn.

Angle of the Jaw

The external angle formed by the junction of the lower edge of the mandible and the posterior edge, near where the jawbone curves upwards towards the ear.

Craniosynostosis

A congenital condition where one or more of the fibrous sutures in an infant's skull prematurely fuses by turning into bone, affecting skull and brain growth.