A Naturalistic or Holistic Approach to Health Care Often Assumes

question 20

Multiple Choice

A naturalistic or holistic approach to health care often assumes

• A)that hot conditions require treatment with a hot remedy.
• B)a reductionist view that looks to a very narrow cause and effect.
• C)there are external factors that must be kept in balance.
• D)that there are hot and cold conditions but not hot and cold remedies.
• E)that hot and cold conditions are the same among different cultures.

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Definitions:

Chronic Respiratory Disease

A group of long-term breathing problems that affect the lungs, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema.

Respiratory Distress

A condition involving difficulty breathing and inadequate oxygenation of the blood, potentially leading to respiratory failure if not promptly treated.

Nonrebreathing Face Mask

A mask used to deliver high concentrations of oxygen to patients, preventing the inhalation of exhaled gases.

Simple Face Mask

A basic form of protective face covering, typically used in medical settings, that covers the nose and mouth.