Health Science Fundamentals 2nd Edition by Shirley Badasch,Doreen Chesebro

Exercise 12

Starr has very bad arthritis that keeps her from doing some of the things she loves such as gardening and playing bridge. The physical therapist has decided to try diathermy to see if it can alleviate her pain. Before the treatment, you notice Ms. Starr has a wedding ring on. When you ask her to remove it, she refuses, telling you that "she never takes the ring off because it reminds her of her dear departed husband." What would you do?