A female patient is anxious after having a mastectomy for breast cancer. As part of her pain management program, what alternative therapy should the nurse recommend as the most beneficial?
A) Naturopathy
B) Biofeedback
C) Nutritional therapy
D) Meditation and prayer
D
Feedback:
Meditation and prayer would help calm the patient and enhance the other traditional therapies she is currently undergoing. Anxiety reduction is less closely associated with naturopathy, biofeedback, or nutritional therapy.
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