Question

question 25 of 25
read the following argument:

it has been documented that therapy dogs relieve stress
and provide health benefits for patients in hospitals and
nursing homes.

which of the following statements offers the most relevant evidence to
support this argument?

a. pets in hospitals may provide entertainment, but they also may
bring diseases with them.

b. pets can disrupt schedules and prevent patients from going to
their program of physical therapy.

c. increasing pet visitation has caused interruptions to the work of
nurses because they want to see the pets too.

d. interaction with pets can reduce a patient’s pain, lower blood
pressure, and increase communication.

Explanation:

The argument is about therapy dogs relieving stress and providing health benefits. Option D directly mentions reducing pain, lowering blood pressure (health - related benefits), and increasing communication (which can be related to stress relief). Options A, B, and C talk about negative aspects (diseases, disrupting schedules, interrupting work) which do not support the argument.

Answer:

D. Interaction with pets can reduce a patient's pain, lower blood pressure, and increase communication.