A client with an acquired brain injury appears uncommunicative and unaware of those around her. Her family requests massage therapy in order to help her feel more comfortable
During the first treatment, the client becomes distressed and appears acutely uncomfortable with the therapist's touch. Under the circumstances, the most therapeutic response would be to
a. Stop massaging because the client has shown she does not want treatment.
b. Move to another region of the client's body.
c. Lighten pressure and provide gentle, nonspecific strokes.
d. Refer her to a doctor because the client may have an infection.
Answer: a
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