The nurse describes a therapy that can produce a state of decreased cognitive, physiological, and/or behavioral arousal. To what alternative therapy is the nurse referring?
a. Subconscious
b. Imagery
c. Sleep
d. Relaxation
ANS: D
Relaxation is the state of general decreased cognitive, physiological, and/or behavior arousal.
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