A Patient Who Has Just Returned from Abdominal Surgery States

A patient who has just returned from abdominal surgery states, "I learned relaxation exercises, so I won't need any drugs." Which of the following statements about relaxation therapy is true?

A) Effective use of relaxation therapy can eliminate the need for analgesics postoperatively.
B) Relaxation therapy is an excellent adjunct treatment for pain when used with analgesics.
C) Relaxation therapy is not useful for postoperative patients or for severe pain.
D) Relaxation therapy works much the same as a placebo.