In creating the plan of care for a newly diagnosed breast cancer client,the nurse is concerned about pain control.The client has expressed an interest in relaxation therapy as a complementary pain therapy.The nurse knows that the best time to teach the client is:

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For effective relaxation,teach techniques only when the client is not distracted by acute discomfort.The nurse would want to teach the client before the surgery so that the client could practice the technique before experiencing postsurgical pain.

In Creating the Plan of Care for a Newly Diagnosed