Which of the following actions is NOT a common consideration with clients who are ex-periencing mental disorders?
a. Adjust treatment time to 30 minutes if the client is overly fatigued.
b. Be prepared to take a comfort break or stop before the scheduled time if the client becomes emotionally overwhelmed.
c. Massage may help relax an anxious client.
d. Use techniques to stimulate an emotional response from the client.
ANS: D
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