The nurse is caring for a client on a hospice unit who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The plan of care might include the use of which complementary therapies to help reduce the client's cancer pain? (Select all that apply.)
a. relaxation d. yoga
b. imagery e. healing touch
c. movement and exer-cise f. biofeedback
A, B, E, F
Progressive muscle relaxation, which is the alternate tensing and relaxing of muscles, is one way to achieve relaxation. Relaxation techniques are useful for clients experiencing pain or stress and for clients undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy for phobias, fears, and depression. Imagery uses the imagination to visualize a pleasant, comforting picture and draws upon one or more senses (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, gustatory, olfactory) to form images. Clients can use imagery to promote a sense of well-being and to change their perceptions about their disease, treatment, or healing ability; imagery can be combined with medication to decrease physical tension and anxiety and can distract clients from pain or discomfort. Movement and exercise promote fitness by improving muscle strength, flexibility, endurance, and cardiovascular and respiratory health. Yoga can rejuvenate, promote longevity and self-realization, and aid in self-enlightenment. Healing touch alters the person's energy field through touch and affects physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Biofeedback is useful in rehabilitation settings and can enhance muscle relaxation, relieve tension headaches and backaches, reduce bruxism, lower blood pressure, and prevent or relieve migraine headaches.
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Rural/remote populations are more likely to have:
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