Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Pain Management

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Across
  1. 3. A term describing pain that lasts longer than three months
  2. 4. Recording a patient’s therapies and responses in the medical record
  3. 6. An unpleasant physical and emotional experience
  4. 8. A therapy that uses pressure and movement to relax muscles and reduce pain
  5. 9. A therapy used instead of conventional medical treatment
  6. 11. A therapy involving adjustments of the spine and joints
  7. 12. Nurses who guide policies and encourage evidence-based changes
  8. 16. A practice combining body movements, breathing, and relaxation
  9. 18. Healthcare professionals working together to provide patient care
  10. 19. A relaxation technique that uses peaceful mental pictures
  11. 20. Care that addresses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of a patient
  12. 23. Protection of patients from preventable injuries or harmful interactions
  13. 24. Pain relief methods that do not involve medications
Down
  1. 1. Staff, equipment, time, and funding used to support patient care
  2. 2. Research findings used to guide safe and effective nursing practice
  3. 5. A therapy that uses thin needles placed into specific areas of the body
  4. 7. A reaction that may occur when a complementary therapy affects a medication
  5. 8. A practice that helps calm the mind and decrease stress
  6. 10. Information provided to nurses and patients about safe therapy use
  7. 13. A patient’s right to make informed healthcare decisions
  8. 14. Nurses who supervise staff and organize healthcare resources
  9. 15. A structured communication method using situation, background, assessment, and recommendation
  10. 17. The electronic system used to record and share patient health information
  11. 21. A therapy used together with conventional medical treatment
  12. 22. Permission given after receiving information about the risks and benefits of treatment