A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed massage therapy to treat panic disorder. The client states, I can’t stand to be touched by another person. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Don’t worry about it. Your anxiety will lessen once the massage begins.

I will tell your provider that you would like a treatment other than massage.

I will request that the massage therapist wear gloves during your treatment.

Why don’t you like to be touched by others?