A client tells the nurse that he recently participated in a ceremony conducted by a shaman to help relieve his back pain. Shamanism refers to:
a. a belief that body and mind are separate entities.
b. entering altered states of consciousness with the intent of helping others.
c. embracing the concept of an energy force in the body that seeks balance or harmony.
d. restricting the types of foods that a person can eat when ill.
ANS: B
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A) True B) False