An Immigrant from China Requires a Colonic Resection

question 5

Multiple Choice

An immigrant from China requires a colonic resection.He follows traditional Chinese health practices and is very anxious and reluctant regarding Western surgery.Which comment would most likely help reduce the patient's anxiety and reluctance?

• A) "Surgery will help rebalance the yin and yang forces and return you to harmony."
• B) "If you would like,we could use acupuncture for anesthesia or pain control."
• C) "I know this is new to you,but you can trust us to take very good care of you."
• D) "The surgery we are recommending will help you achieve final transformation."

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