Fever in a client undergoing chemotherapy:

a. Is a common side effect and requires no special consideration
b. Is a rare side effect and requires that the therapist use lighter-than-normal pressure
c. Means that massage time should be reduced to 30 minutes if the client is also fa-tigued
d. Is contraindicated until the client is fever-free for 48 hours

ANS: D

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