An older adult client in a nursing home tells the nurse that she is lonely. Based on this infor-mation, the nurse believes this client may benefit from which of the following complementary therapies?
a. Simple touch
b. Traditional Chinese medicine
c. Dance therapy
d. Guided imagery
A
Simple touch helps older adult clients feel more connected to their environment and accepted by those around them.
Chinese medicine comprises several healing modalities including herbs, acupuncture, moxibus-tion, diet, exercise, and meditation. The older adult client may be experiencing skin hunger, where simple touch would be an appropriate solution.
Dance therapy may not be an appropriate intervention for an older adult client in a nursing home.
Guided imagery may not be an appropriate intervention for an older adult client in a nursing home as it requires a certain amount of concentration.
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