Nursing Podcast by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (NCLEX® Prep for Nurses and Nursing Students)

QOD 48: Relaxation Therapy for Pain Management (Fundamentals/Basic Care and Comfort)


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Question: A nurse who is caring for a patient with chronic pain and recommends the patient undergoes relaxation therapy as part of pain management. How would relaxation therapy work in this situation? Answer: C.  Relaxation decreases anxiety, which can cause muscle tension and contribute to pain Rationale:  Relaxation exercises are useful in helping patients to […]
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Nursing Podcast by NURSING.com (NRSNG) (NCLEX® Prep for Nurses and Nursing Students)By Jon Haws RN: Nursing Podcast Host, Critical Care Nurse, Nursing School Men