A Client Who Resides in a Long-Term Care Facility Has

Multiple Choice

A client who resides in a long-term care facility has no family or visitors. Her only social contacts are with the staff members. The client is confined to bed and is not able to communicate verbally. As part of the client's care plan, the nurses provide massage therapy three times a week. Which of the following is the main benefit of this intervention for the client?

A) Relieve pain.
B) Help satisfy the need for caring and nurturing touch.
C) Speed the removal of metabolic waste products.
D) Stretch and loosen the muscles.