The nurse refers a patient for acupuncture. What conditions has acupuncture been shown effective in treating? Select all that apply
1. Personality disorder
2. Insomnia
3. Anxiety
4. Depression
5. Schizophrenia
Answer: 3, 4
Explanation: Acupuncture has been proven beneficial in the treatment of anxiety and depression. While acupuncture may help a patient with insomnia relax, it has not been proven effective in treating the disorder. Acupuncture has not been shown effective in the treatment of personality disorder or schizophrenia.
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