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Medical-Surgical Nursing:Assessment and Managementof Clinical Problems 9th Edition by Sharon Lewis,Shannon Ruff Dirksen,Margaret McLean Heitkemper,Linda Bucher

Edition 9ISBN: 978-0323086783
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Medical-Surgical Nursing:Assessment and Managementof Clinical Problems 9th Edition by Sharon Lewis,Shannon Ruff Dirksen,Margaret McLean Heitkemper,Linda Bucher

Edition 9ISBN: 978-0323086783
Exercise 17
What is acupuncture used for (select all that apply)?
A) Relieve pain by causing counterirritation in another area of the body.
B) Reestablish the flow of Qi through meridians to simulate the body's self-healing mechanism.
C) Create an inflammatory response at an acupoint, increasing blood circulation and healing energy.
D) Relieve nausea and vomiting postoperatively, with pregnancy, or related to chemotherapy.
E) Stimulate the electrical activity of the central nervous system, promoting movement of vital energy through the body.
Explanation
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B, d. Acupuncture is used to regulate th...

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