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Discuss the Major Advantages and Disadvantages of Scientific and Traditional

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Discuss the major advantages and disadvantages of scientific and traditional medicine,being careful to distinguish between scientific medicine and Western medicine.


Definitions:

Warfarin (Coumadin)

A medication used as an anticoagulant to prevent blood clots, often prescribed for conditions like deep vein thrombosis or atrial fibrillation.

International Normalized Ratio (INR)

A blood test measurement used to determine the clotting tendency of blood, particularly important for patients taking anticoagulant medications.

Perioperative Nursing Phase

The period before, during, and after a surgical procedure in which specialized nursing care is provided to patients.

Preoperative

Referring to the period or activities that occur before a surgical procedure.

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