A nurse on an oncology unit has arranged for an individual to lead meditation exercises for patients who are interested in this nonpharmacological method of pain control
The nurse should recognize the use of what category of nonpharmacological intervention?
A) A body-based modality
B) A mind-body method
C) A biologically based therapy
D) An energy therapy
Ans: B
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Meditation is one of the recognized mind-body methods of nonpharmacological pain control. The other answers are incorrect.
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