The therapeutic and healing properties of music have been recognized throughout history.Which statements reflect the impact of music therapy in the perioperative period?
A) Music with lyrics is more effective in reducing anxiety.
B) Music lowers sensory thresholds.
C) Music delivered through a headset can serve as a distraction from the noise of the PACU.
D) Music has been shown to decrease metabolism.
E) Music therapy is cost-effective.

Question

The therapeutic and healing properties of music have been recognized throughout history.Which statements reflect the impact of music therapy in the perioperative period?
A) Music with lyrics is more effective in reducing anxiety.
B) Music lowers sensory thresholds.
C) Music delivered through a headset can serve as a distraction from the noise of the PACU.
D) Music has been shown to decrease metabolism.
E) Music therapy is cost-effective.

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Music has been shown to increase metabolism; increase or decrease muscular energy,breathing rate,blood volume,pulse rate,and blood pressure; and lower sensory stimuli thresholds.Music can touch patients deeply and thus transform their anxiety and discomfort into relaxation and healing.Slow,quiet music without lyrics tends to lower the physiologic responses associated with stress and anxiety.According to the AORN (2016)"Guideline for Complementary Care Interventions" music therapy can be implemented to decrease perioperative pain and anxiety.Music is a nursing intervention that is easy to administer,relatively inexpensive,and noninvasive.

The Therapeutic and Healing Properties of Music Have Been Recognized