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JGIBBSON · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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. Which of the following is the main benefit of this intervention for this client?
1. Stretch and loosen the muscles
2. Speed the removal of metabolic waste products
3. Help satisfy the need for caring and nurturing touch
4. Relieve pain

Question 2

A client visits a clinic that integrates Western medicine with complementary therapies. Which of the following therapies might the client utilize and believe to keep the flow of qi at a therapeutic level?

1. Acupressure and reflexology
2. Therapeutic touch and Reiki
3. Aromatherapy and naturopathic remedies
4. Chiropractic and massage therapy

manuelcastillo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Massage would be an appropriate intervention to address this option but it is not the main benefit the client will experience.
Rationale 2: Massage would be an appropriate intervention to address this option but it is not the main benefit the client will experience.
Rationale 3: Since she has no family, no visitors, and her only contacts are with the staff, this client will benefit at the emotional level as massage satisfies the need for caring and nurturing touch. It also increases feelings of well-being, decreases mild depression, enhances self-image, reduces levels of anxiety, and increases awareness of mind-body connection.
Rationale 4: Massage would be an appropriate intervention to address this option but it is not the main benefit the client will experience.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Reflexology, acupuncture, and acupressure are treatments rooted in the traditional Eastern philosophy that qi, or life energy, flows through the body along pathways known as meridians. When the flow of energy becomes blocked or congested, people experience discomfort or pain on a physical level. They may feel frustrated or irritable on an emotional level and may experience a sense of vulnerability or lack of purpose in life on a spiritual level.
Rationale 2: Therapeutic touch and Reiki use the hands to alter the biofield or energy field.
Rationale 3: Aromatherapy and naturopathic remedies utilize essential oils and plants for health benefits.
Rationale 4: Chiropractic and massage therapy are examples of manual healing methods.