A client asks the nurse about the benefits of yoga and meditation. The nurse plans a response based upon the fact that yoga and meditation are which type of CAM?
1. Manual healing
2. Biological therapies
3. Mind-body intervention
4. Alternate health care systems
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Manual healing includes massage and pressure-point therapies.
Rationale 2: Biological therapies include herbal therapies, nutritional supplements, and special diets.
Rationale 3: Mind-body interventions include yoga and meditation.
Rationale 4: Alternate health care systems include naturopathy and traditional Chinese medicine.
Global Rationale: Mind—body interventions include yoga and meditation. Manual healing includes massage and pressure-point therapies. Biological therapies include herbal therapies, nutritional supplements, and special diets. Alternate health care systems include naturopathy and traditional Chinese medicine.
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