In a cardiac dysrhythmia clinic,a patient inquires about using acupuncture to help alleviate stress.The nurse's best answer is which of the following?

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Electro-acupuncture can be described as percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.Individuals with a pacemaker or with cardiac arrhythmias or epilepsy,or who are pregnant,should not use electro-acupuncture because the electrical current can impair functioning.Traditional acupuncture is not contraindicated in these patient groups.Needles are inserted at specific acupoints along identified meridians.Whether or not an infection is present,electro-acupuncture should not be used if the patient experiences cardiac dysrhythmias.

In a Cardiac Dysrhythmia Clinic,a Patient Inquires About Using Acupuncture