A client tells the nurse "I want to have the type of massage that makes use of acupressure points
What sort of practitioner should I try to find?" The nurse should advise the client to seek a
practitioner of
a. Swedish massage.
b. shiatsu massage.
c. rolfing.
d. reflexology.
B
Shiatsu massage applies pressure by massaging various parts of the body identified as acupressure
points. Option A: Swedish massage provides relaxation and increases circulation but does not focus
on acupressure points. Option C: Rolfing focuses on connective tissue fascia. Option D: Reflexology
focuses on the foot.
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