A patient is providing history information to the admitting nurse about treatment used for chronic pain. The patient reports she participates in a type of relaxation therapy that enables her to recognize tension in the muscles via responses
on an electronic machine and visual electromyography responses. What type of therapy does the nurse record on admission record?
a.
Guided imagery
b.
Biofeedback
c.
Hypnotherapy
d.
Chiropractic care
ANS: B
Biofeedback is a type of relaxation therapy that enables the patient to recognize tension in the muscles via responses on an electronic machine and visual electromyography responses. The process is also used by traditional health care providers for drug addiction and chronic pain control.
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