A client is in hospital following a kidney transplant. The client normally appears happy and quiet

On the day his therapist comes to the hospital to provide a treatment, the client appears agitated, disoriented, and delusional. The most therapeutic response for this client would be to
a. Provide a light, nonspecific relaxation massage treatment.
b. Focus on the feet as the least likely region to cause somatic responses.
c. Contact the nurse because you suspect the client may have an infection.
d. Remind the client of his surroundings and who the therapist is.


Answer: c

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