Why would a nurse suggest meditation to help a patient experiencing stress?

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Stress plays a role in the development, progression, or symptom exacerbation of many if not most human illnesses. Meditation has been found to reduce stress. It is not suggested because it reduces the use of medications or because it is a practice that does not require physician approval. Meditation is not suggested because it is an easy independent intervention for the patient to learn.

Why Would a Nurse Suggest Meditation to Help a Patient