When a terminally ill client expresses a need "for something more to help me cope with the pain," the nurse bases the recommendation of meditation on which principle concerning this alternative therapy?
a. It is efficient and usually takes less than 5 minutes to implement.
b. It has been shown to decrease anxiety and depression.
c. It improves cognitive abilities.
d. It has been known to eliminate emotional distress.
ANS: B
Meditation has been shown to produce a sense of calm, better health, and a higher energy levels in its wake. Meditation usually lasts 20 minutes at a time. It does not cause changes in cognitive abilities, nor does it eliminate emotional distress, but it does help manage it.
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