A Patient Asks About the Difference Between Imagery and Meditation

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient asks about the difference between imagery and meditation. The nurse explains that imagery uses a visual stimulus that can decrease stress, whereas meditation:

• A) is a relaxation technique used to help with acute illness.
• B) involves focusing on a single repetitive stimulus, altering consciousness.
• C) is a technique that trains the patient to retrieve memories and induce anesthesia.
• D) involves a combination of exercise and controlled breathing.

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