A client diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, asks if there are any alternative therapies that might help with treating the condition. The nurse teaches the client that which complementary and alternative therapies can be safely used in conjunction with t
Select all that apply.
A) Aerobic exercise
B) Low-salt, low-fat vegetarian diet
C) Qigong
D) Magnetic field therapy
E) Herbal kava tea
Answer: B, C, D
The complementary and alternative therapies that have proven to be effective if used in conjunction with traditional treatment while under the care of a healthcare provider include fasting or a low-salt, low-fat vegetarian diet; qigong which is a system of gentle exercise, meditation, and controlled breathing, which is believed to balance the flow of qi (a vital life force) through the body; and magnetic field therapy. Aerobic exercise and herbal kava tea are not complementary and alternative therapies that have been proven effective in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis.
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