Which activity therapy should the nurse recommend to the treatment team to assist the patient to relieve tension and achieve increased body awareness?
a. Psychodrama
b. Music therapy
c. Dance therapy
d. Recreation
ANS: C
The large movements involved in dance therapy would enable the patient to relieve tension and move with greater body awareness and freedom. The other options will not promote body awareness.
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