The nurse explains that acupressure and acupuncture are effective pain relief modalities that focus on specific body areas called:
a. triangulation.
b. hot spots.
c. meridians.
d. zones.
C
The Asian therapies of acupuncture and acupressure use body areas called meridians.
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a. bring the medication a little bit early to give the patient pain relief. b. call the physician and request an extra dose of the pain medication. c. sit with the patient and offer nonpharmacological pain interventions. d. tell the patient when to expect the medication and bring it on time.