Asked by Cerena Mcbride on Sep 25, 2024

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A 70-year-old retired nurse is interested in nondrug, mind-body therapies, self-management, and alternative strategies to deal with joint discomfort from rheumatoid arthritis. What options should you consider in her plan of care considering her expressed wishes?

A) Stationary exercise bicycle, free weights, and spinning class
B) Mind-body therapies such as music therapy, distraction techniques, meditation, prayer, hypnosis, guided imagery, relaxation techniques, and pet therapy
C) Chamomile tea and IcyHot gel
D) Acupuncture and attending church services

Mind-Body Therapies

Mind-Body Therapies are techniques designed to enhance the mind's positive impact on the body, focusing on the interactions among the brain, mind, body, and behavior for healing.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

An autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and potentially, loss of function.

Joint Discomfort

Pain, stiffness, or any discomfort felt in the body's joints, affecting movement and quality of life.

  • Propose non-pharmacological interventions and mind-body therapies for managing chronic pain conditions.
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Holly Inglis2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Mind-body therapies are designed to enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms and include music therapy, distraction techniques, meditation, prayer, hypnosis, guided imagery, relaxation techniques, and pet therapy, among many others. Stationary exercise bicycle, free weights, and spinning are not mind-body therapies. They are classified as exercise therapies. Chamomile tea and IcyHot gel are not mid-body therapies per se. They are classified as herbal and topical thermal treatments. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese complementary therapy, while attending church services is a religious prayer mind-body therapy capable of enhancing the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms.