The Nurse Is Asked to Explain Acupuncture to a Person

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is asked to explain acupuncture to a person.Which of the following statements concerning acupuncture would the nurse include in the explanation?

• A)Acupuncture lacks empirical evidence of efficacy; thus is rarely covered by insurance.
• B)Acupuncture manipulates life energy or chi.
• C)Acupuncture focuses on meridians which are defined as points of diseased tissue.
• D)Moxibustion is the term used to describe a disturbed energy flow, which results in disease.

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