The nurse is assisting an individual who is interested in music therapy.Which of the following statements made by the person indicates an understanding of this type of therapy?

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Music therapy employs a variety of methods in a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals.Music influences the limbic system, the area of the brain involved with emotions and feelings.Music is a form of sound energy, and this energy can be relaxing or stimulating and has been used to decrease pain, depression, and disability.Depending on the person and the mood desired, all forms of music can be used.In a random controlled trial in an ICU setting, harp music significantly decreased pain perception by 27% but did not significantly affect vital signs.Music selection is an individual choice; all forms can be used depending on patient preference.There is no one "best" type of music.Relaxation music also known as "spa music" can be very annoying to some people.Similarly, high energy music including rap music can be relaxing to persons who like this form of music.Music choice is totally up to the individual.

The Nurse Is Assisting an Individual Who Is Interested in Music