A nurse prepares an adult patient with a severe burn injury for a dressing change. The nurse knows that this is a painful procedure and wants to provide music to help the patient relax. Which action is best for the nurse to take?
a. Use music composed by Mozart.
b. Ask the patient about music preferences.
c. Select music that has 60 to 80 beats/minute.
d. Encourage the patient to use music without words.
ANS: B
Although music with 60 to 80 beats/minute, music without words, and music composed by Mozart are frequently recommended to reduce stress, each patient responds individually to music and personal preferences are important.
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