A nurse has completed an educational session about touch therapy with a group of adults. Which of the following statements made by an individual would demonstrate understanding of this topic?
a. Research has shown that touch therapy is effective because it relieves stress and tension.
b. Touch therapy is effective because deep massage relaxes muscles.
c. During touch therapy the therapists hands may not actually touch me.
d. It is the massage skill of the therapist that produces the positive benefits of touch therapy.
Answer: c. During touch therapy the therapists hands may not actually touch me.
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