title: Using complementary therapies: acupuncture.
abstract: Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese healing system designed to achieve and maintain harmony. Needles are applied to points in 12 meridians, each of which links to an organ. Nurses are often asked about complementary therapies and need to be familiar with the theory.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lynn
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D002983:Clinical Competence; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome