The patient has been complaining of tightness in the shoulder muscle and frequent headaches. Which of the following might the nurse implement in patient teaching?
A) Teach the patient to tense and relax the muscle groups.
B) Encourage the patient to express his or her feelings.
C) Encourage the patient to seek peer support.
D) Explain the use of analgesics for discomfort.
Ans: A
Feedback: The patient is exhibiting symptoms of stress. Relaxation techniques are a major method to relieve stress. This should be the nurse's first approach.
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