Which of the following are examples of low-risk complementary and alternative therapies that nurses can use with their clients?
A. Music, relaxation, and touch
B. Acupuncture, massage, and imagery
C. Hypnotherapy, spirituality, and relaxation
D. Massage, acupressure, and music
A
Music, relaxation, and touch are low-risk complementary and alternative treatments that can be used by nurses in a variety of settings. Treatments such as aromatherapy, acupuncture, acupres-sure, and hypnotherapy are procedures that require additional training.
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