Which statement made by a nurse discussing alternative and conventional therapies sup-ports the holistic philosophy that mind-body interrelationships influence wellness?
a. "The development of lung cancer is strongly influenced by environmental fac-tors."
b. "Alternative therapy is often less expensive than conventional medical treatment."
c. "Widowed persons have higher death rates than married people of the same age have."
d. "Personal values and misconceptions are barriers to use of alternative therapy in the Western world."
ANS: C
The mind's influence on the body is suggested by the statistics that married individuals live longer. It is hypothesized that the sense of security and benefits of companionship from mar-riage may be protective against disease. The other statements are true, but have no bearing on mind-body relationships.
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