A Patient with Thrombophlebitis Is Contemplating Being Seen by a Massage

Multiple Choice

A patient with thrombophlebitis is contemplating being seen by a massage therapist for a deep body massage. The nurse warns that such a therapy may be harmful because:

A) the practitioner will use magnets on the body to relieve pain.
B) the practitioner will use electrical stimulation.
C) there is an increased risk of breaking loose a clot with the massage.
D) massage may cause vasoconstriction.