An Older Adult Patient Is Prescribed an Analgesic to Manage

An older adult patient is prescribed an analgesic to manage the joint pain resulting from stiffness in his right shoulder.When the client asks about alternative therapy techniques that might be helpful, the nurse suggests:

A) applying ice packs to the area three to four times a day.
B) placing a moderately warm heating pad to the shoulder.
C) arranging for a professional massage on a weekly basis.
D) discussing electrical nerve stimulation with the physician.