The nurse uses a diagram to show the location of meridians. How will the nurse explain the definition of meridians?
a. They are lymph nodes.
b. They are invisible pathways for energy.
c. They are lines that divide the body into 10 zones.
d. They are areas of skin that are specifically innervated.
ANS: B
Meridians are invisible pathways through which energy travels to effect acupuncture treatment.
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