The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing anxiety. Which techniques should the nurse use when instructing on progressive muscle relaxation therapy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Start at the head and neck.
b. End with the lower extremities.
c. Play soft music to aid with relaxation.
d. Systematically tense and relax muscle groups.
e. Imaging a pleasurable experience from the past.
ANS: B, D, E
For progressive muscle therapy, patients are taught to start at the head and neck and systematically tense and then relax muscle groups as they progress toward the lower extremities. Soft music may enhance the patient's ability to fully relax. E. Imaging a pleasurable experience from the past is used in guided imagery.
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