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A nurse is teaching a client progressive muscle relaxation techniques. Which instruction should the nurse include to ensure effective practice of this technique?

A Tense all muscles in the body simultaneously for a count of 5.
B Focus on releasing tension in one specific muscle group at a time.
C Keep eyes open and focus on a distant object to maintain awareness.
D Immediately move to the next muscle group without pausing after release.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Progressive muscle relaxation involves systematically tensing and relaxing one muscle group at a time, noticing the difference between tension and relaxation, which helps in identifying and reducing physical stress responses.

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