Asked by
Cynthia Rezgui
on Oct 26, 2024
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The nurse is interviewing a client with back pain.For which reason would this client most likely use complementary or alternative therapy for treatment?
A) Wants something to fix the problem
B) Expects to be prescribed pain medication
C) Engages in actions to improve health status
D) Visits the healthcare provider every 6 months
Complementary Therapy
Alternative medical treatments used alongside conventional medical treatments to improve patient wellness and symptoms.
Back Pain
Discomfort or aches located along the spine or in the lower back area.
Health Status
An individual's overall condition of body and mind, considering the presence of illness, fitness level, and general well-being.
- Assess the efficacy of non-traditional and adjunctive treatments in controlling discomfort and associated phenomena.
- Detail the all-encompassing strategy toward patient treatment and why it holds value in nursing procedures.
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Learning Objectives
- Assess the efficacy of non-traditional and adjunctive treatments in controlling discomfort and associated phenomena.
- Detail the all-encompassing strategy toward patient treatment and why it holds value in nursing procedures.