The Nurse Is Asked to Explain Acupuncture to a Person

Multiple Choice

The nurse is asked to explain acupuncture to a person.Which of the following statements concerning acupuncture would the nurse include in the explanation?

A) Acupuncture lacks empirical evidence of efficacy; thus is rarely covered by insurance.
B) Acupuncture manipulates life energy or chi.
C) Acupuncture focuses on meridians which are defined as points of diseased tissue.
D) Moxibustion is the term used to describe a disturbed energy flow, which results in disease.