A client is very anxious before an invasive procedure. What CAM therapy would be most helpful to assist in decreasing anxiety?
A) Meditation
B) Chinese medicine
C) Acupuncture
D) Herbs
Ans: A
Meditation is a way to tune and train the mind, leading to greater efficiency in everyday life. This will be most helpful in assisting this client to decrease the stress level. Chinese medicine has a very broad base and includes meditation, acupuncture, and herbs.
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