Which of the following said by the nurse would be MOST helpful in assisting the "special place" technique of guided imagery?
a. "There's no place like home."
b. "Focus on the here and now."
c. "What negative feelings are you experiencing?"
d. "How does it look and smell?"
D
Imagery involves visualizing sights, sounds, taste, touch, and smells. Depending on which of the five senses the practitioner wants to involve, the practitioner would ask a specific question. Asking, "How does it look or smell?" stimulates two of the senses.
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