A nurse is describing the therapeutic effects of imagery. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A) Controls pain
B) Decreases nightmares
C) Improves social anxiety disorders
D) Helps with irritable bowel syndrome
E) Reduces relapses in alcohol treatment

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A common disorder affecting the large intestine, characterized by symptoms including cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation.

Imagery

The use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas, often utilized in literature and psychology to evoke sensory experiences.

Social Anxiety Disorders

A mental health disorder characterized by significant and persistent fear of social or performance situations.