When Asked to Give an Example of Complementary Therapies, the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

When asked to give an example of complementary therapies, the nurse gives:

• A) eating a macrobiotic diet to treat cancer instead of having surgery.
• B) using imagery along with pain medication to increase comfort.
• C) practicing naturopathic medicine, a natural means of promoting health.
• D) practicing traditional Chinese medicine based on yin and yang.

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Definitions:

Normative Age-Graded

Influences or events that are typical or expected to occur in a specific age period, affecting the majority of individuals within a culture or society in similar ways.

Cultural Influence

The impact of one's culture on their behaviors, beliefs, and values, shaping how they see the world and interact within it.

Ethnic Diversity

The presence of a wide range of distinct ethnic groups within a society, celebrated for enriching culture and enhancing social complexity.

Morality

Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.