Aclient with Chronic Headaches Seeks Treatment from a Nurse Trained

question 4

Multiple Choice

Aclient with chronic headaches seeks treatment from a nurse trained in therapeutic touch (TT) . Which of the following will the nurse perform during the TT session?

• A)Realign the client's energy flow.
• B)Manipulate muscles and soft tissues.
• C)Apply pressure to body points where energy is obstructed.
• D)Passively move stressed joints through the range of motion.

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Definitions:

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