A client recently experienced the loss of a significant other and exhibits symptoms of distress. The nurse knows that the client may benefit the most from which of the following complemen-tary therapies?
a. Relaxation therapy
b. Acupuncture
c. Biofeedback
d. Chiropractic medicine
A
Relaxation therapy techniques lower heart rate and blood pressure, decrease muscle tension, im-prove well-being, and reduce symptom distress in people experiencing a variety of situations (e.g., complications from medical treatment or grieving the loss of a significant other).
Acupuncture is an alternative therapy used to treat pain.
Biofeedback may not be appropriate, as repressed emotions or feelings may be uncovered that clients are not ready to cope with.
Chiropractic medicine promotes both a natural diet and regular exercise as critical components for the body to function properly. The focus is on restoring the structural and functional imbalances that may result in pain. This would not be an appropriate therapy.
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