When asked, "Why do you go to music therapy every morning at 10?" The nurse explains that the nurse's role in music therapy as:
a. Fostering and encouraging performance talent
b. Teaching patients about various styles of music
c. Noting patient verbal and nonverbal expression of feelings
d. Selecting and playing numbers that will reduce anxiety and stress
ANS: C
A goal of music therapy is to promote expression and social connection. The nurse should observe and document expression of feelings as they occur. The observations may be used later, as a basis for further consideration by the nurse and patient. The other options do not reflect aspects of the nurse's role in music therapy.
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