Which of the following statements is true about massage for clients with HIV or AIDS?
a. Both conditions are absolute contraindications.
b. Massage is postponed until 6 weeks after the start of pharmacotherapy.
c. The therapist is a greater health hazard to an HIV-positive client than the client is to a healthy therapist.
d. No special considerations exist for HIV-positive clients.
ANS: C
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