A client asks the nurse if watching funny videos can help in the treatment of cancer. Which is the best response from the nurse?
A) "Visualizing your body fighting the cancer can be helpful."
B) "Laughter can stimulate your immune system."
C) "Laughing is better than crying."
D) "Use of humor is an approved form of cancer treatment."
B
Feedback:
Laughter stimulates the immune system by increasing the number of WBCs and suppressing the cortisol levels. Visualizing the fighting of cancer is imagery, not humor therapy. Use of humor is an optional mind–body therapy not an approved evidence-based form of cancer treatment.
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