A client recently experienced the loss of their significant other and has symptoms of distress. In selecting a complementary therapy, the nurse knows that the client may benefit the most from:
1. Relaxation therapy
2. Acupuncture
3. Feldenkrais method
4. Chiropractic medicine
ANS: 1
Relaxation techniques effectively reduces symptoms of distress in persons experiencing a variety of situations by giving them some control over their lives. An alternative method of producing analgesia. An alternative therapy based on body movements. An alternative therapy focused on restoring structural and functional imbalances.
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