The caloric cost of breathing for COPD patients is about 10 times that of normal individuals because of the increased work of breathing necessary to overcome the high airway resistance and V/Q abnormalities.

When clients appear emotionally challenged, it is up to the therapist to put the client at ease, particularly at the beginning of the therapeutic process

Which of the following statements would most likely reassure a client who feels anxious about receiving massage therapy? a) "I usually start my treatments with clients in face-down position." b) "I want to make sure that you feel comfortable with my approach." c) "It appears as if you feel stressed right now." d) "I am interested in how anxious you feel."

What does DRIs stand for?