When applying the progressive pressure technique, once the discomfort has diminished after the initial pressure, the next step is to:
a. stop the procedure.
b. press deeper until the discomfort arises again.
c. lighten pressure until the client barely feels it.
d. None of the above
b
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)