The Client Diagnosed with Chronic Low Back Pain Is Considering

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Multiple Choice

The client diagnosed with chronic low back pain is considering acupuncture. Which response would the nurse make when the client asks about how this type of treatment works?

• A) "Western medicine believes that acupuncture stimulates the body's release of pain-fighting chemicals called endorphins."
• B) "I'm not sure if that would be a good idea. There are a lot of risks, including HIV."
• C) "Acupuncture works by encouraging the body to increase its development of serotonin and norepinephrine."
• D) "Your acupuncturist is your best resource for answering your specific questions."

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