A patient undergoing a skin test has been intradermally injected with a disease-specific antigen on the inner forearm. The patient becomes anxious because the area begins to swell. Which of the following may be used to decrease anxiety in this patient?
a) Advise the patient to use prescribed analgesics
b) Apply ice packs to reduce the swelling
c) Gently rub the swollen area to accelerate the blood flow
d) Assure the patient that this is a normal reaction
Answer: D
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