A client interested in acupuncture asks a nurse, "Just exactly what does it do?" What would the nurse explain?
A) "Acupuncture is based on a philosophy of laying on of hands."
B) "I don't think it does anything, so I don't know anything about it."
C) "It uses a manual process of adjusting the spine."
D) "It changes the flow of energy and helps healing."
Ans: D
Acupuncture is based on a belief in energy circuits that nourish and supply all cells and organs of the body. By placing needles at particular acupoints, the flow of energy is either increased or decreased, contributing to healing.
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