The nurse is educating the patient on the use of relaxation therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
A) "I should relax my muscles from head to toe."
B) "I visual the relaxed muscle."
C) "I should do this three times a week."
D) "I focus on muscles that are tense."

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This technique should be done daily. Typically, relaxation progresses from head to toe. With practice, the patient visualizes an image of the relaxed muscles and will be able to relax muscles from the mental image. Progressive relaxation is implemented by having patient's focus on muscles that are tensed and then intentionally relax those muscle groups.

The Nurse Is Educating the Patient on the Use of Relaxation