A Client Who Resides in a Long-Term Care Facility Has

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client who resides in a long-term care facility has no family or visitors.Her only social contacts are with the staff.The client is confined to bed and is not able to communicate verbally.As part of the client's care plan,the nurses provide massage therapy three times a week.What is the main benefit of this intervention for this client?

• A)Stretch and loosen the muscles
• B)Speed the removal of metabolic waste products
• C)Help satisfy the need for caring and nurturing touch
• D)Relieve pain

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