A patient asks about the difference between imagery and meditation. The nurse explains that imagery uses a visual stimulus that can decrease stress, whereas meditation:
A) is a relaxation technique used to help with acute illness.
B) involves focusing on a single repetitive stimulus, altering consciousness.
C) is a technique that trains the patient to retrieve memories and induce anesthesia.
D) involves a combination of exercise and controlled breathing.

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Meditation focuses on a single repetitive stimulus, altering consciousness and inducing a restful state. It has been helpful for people with chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes.

A Patient Asks About the Difference Between Imagery and Meditation