Nurses use therapeutic touch in their delivery of nursing care. Therapeutic touch is a complementary therapy that is categorized as a(n):
A) Biologically based therapy
B) Mind-body intervention
C) Manipulative and body-based method
D) Energy therapy
Ans: D
Feedback: Therapeutic touch is an example of an energy therapy. Biologically based therapies include herbal therapies, special diet therapies, orthomolecular therapies, and biologic therapies. Mind-body interventions include meditation, dance, music, art therapy, prayer, and mental healing. Manipulative and body-based methods include chiropractic, massage therapy, osteopathic manipulation, and reflexology.
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