A nurse is teaching a client about non-pharmacological methods to manage chronic stress. Which technique involves tensing and relaxing different muscle groups sequentially throughout the body?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a stress-reduction technique where one systematically tenses and then relaxes different muscle groups, promoting physical and mental relaxation and awareness of tension.
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