MrJackson Is a 65-Year-Old Man Recently Diagnosed with Osteoarthritis

question 9

Multiple Choice

Mr.Jackson is a 65-year-old man recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis.The clinician has explained to Mr.Jackson that the goals for managing osteoarthritis include controlling pain, maximizing functional independence and mobility, minimizing disability, and preserving quality of life.Mr.Jackson explains to the clinician that his first choice would be to use complementary therapies to control his condition and asks what therapies are most effective in treating osteoarthritis.What would be the most appropriate response from the clinician?

• A)"Complementary therapies should be considered only if surgical interventions are not successful."
• B)"I am unfamiliar with the available complementary therapies for osteoarthritis and prefer to discuss more mainstream treatments, such as NSAIDs and physical therapy, to manage your condition."
• C)"I would be happy to discuss all the treatment options available to you.Complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, acupressure, and tai-chi, are being studied for use in the treatment of osteoarthritis and have shown promise when used with standard medical therapy."
• D)"It would be crazy to use complementary therapies to treat such a serious condition."

Recognize the influence of social structures on perceptions and treatment of deviance, including the role of power.

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Analyze the role of positive deviance within the functionalist perspective of sociology.

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Definitions:

Corporations

Legal entities that are separate and distinct from their owners, with the ability to own assets, incur liabilities, and engage in business activities.

Partnership

A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits.

Business-related Debts

Financial obligations incurred in the course of conducting business activities, such as loans, lines of credit, and other forms of borrowing.

Partnerships

A business structure in which two or more individuals manage and operate a business in accordance with terms and objectives set out in a Partnership Agreement.