A client who resides in a long-term care facility has no family or visitors. Her only social contacts are with the staff members. The client is confined to bed and is not able to communicate verbally. As part of the client's care plan, the nurses provide massage therapy three times a week. Which of the following is the main benefit of this intervention for the client?

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The main benefit of providing massage therapy for this client is to help satisfy the need for caring and nurturing touch, as she has no family or visitors and her only social contacts are with the staff members. While massage therapy may also have other benefits such as relieving pain, speeding the removal of metabolic waste products, and stretching and loosening the muscles, these are not the main benefits for this particular client in this context.

A Client Who Resides in a Long-Term Care Facility Has