A 66-Year-Old Native Chinese Patient,hospitalized for a Myocardial Infarction,asks the Nurse

question 17

Multiple Choice

A 66-year-old native Chinese patient,hospitalized for a myocardial infarction,asks the nurse manager about seeing his "acupuncture doctor" for treatment of his migraine headache.The best response to this patient would be:

• A) "How long have you been using acupuncture treatment?"
• B) "Do you think acupuncture relieves your pain satisfactorily?"
• C) "What have you told your heart specialist about your migraines and treatment?"
• D) "Have you tried nonprescription pain medication or been given a prescription drug for your headaches?"

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