A psychiatric–mental health client has a long history of insomnia that is characterized by an inability to fall asleep at bedtime. Which of the following complementary and alternative therapies has the greatest potential to promote sleep?
A) Aromatherapy
B) Acupressure
C) Therapeutic touch
D) Chiropractic
Ans: A
Some clients find that aromatherapy, using essential oils, relaxes them and induces sleep. Acupressure, therapeutic touch, and chiropractic all have clinical applications, but none is commonly used to directly promote sleep and relieve insomnia.
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