The nurse teaches the patient progressive self-relaxation techniques.Which should the nurse implement first?

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The nurse begins by assessing the patient's ability to participate and cooperate to tailor the teaching techniques and vocabulary to him or her.This increases the likelihood of the patient benefiting from the instruction.Envisioning pleasant things is part of teaching guided imagery but is not the initial step.After assessing the patient,the nurse provides a brief overview of the technique and sets a proper learning environment.Deep respirations are an indication of relaxation; however,instructing a patient to breathe in a certain way does not induce relaxation.

The Nurse Teaches the Patient Progressive Self-Relaxation Techniques