Therapeutic use of concentrated essences or essential oils that have been extracted from plants and flowers is known as:
a. aromatherapy c. phytochemical ther-apy
b. imagery d. odorology
A
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of concentrated essences or essential oils extracted from plants and flowers to produce different effects.
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A patient is receiving supplemental enteral
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1. LSD. 2. Cocaine. 3. Marijuana. 4. Alcohol.
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1. "Weight loss is about more than diet alone and must also include behavioral change to be successful" 2. "Losing 80 pounds is easy, it's keeping it off that is difficult.". 3. " If you were really motivated you would not be asking for help.". 4. " Come back when you can show me that you are ready to lose weight.".