Offering the patient a backrub before preparing for sleep can promote relaxation and comfort.An effective backrub takes:

A) 1 to 2 minutes.
B) 3 to 6 minutes.
C) 7 to 10 minutes.
D) 11 to 15 minutes.

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Offering the patient a backrub before preparing for sleep can promote relaxation and comfort.An effective backrub takes:A) 1 to 2 minutes.B) 3 to 6 minutes.C) 7 to 10 minutes.D) 11 to 15 minutes.

Marcia Cajingue · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Massage hastens the elimination of wastes stored in the muscles,improves oxygenation of tissues,and stimulates the relaxation response in the nervous system.An effective backrub takes 3 to 6 minutes.

Offering the patient a backrub before preparing for sleep can promote relaxation and comfort.An effective backrub takes:

A) 1 to 2 minutes.
B) 3 to 6 minutes.
C) 7 to 10 minutes.
D) 11 to 15 minutes.

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