The Nurse Recognizes That Which One of the Following Statements

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes that which one of the following statements is correct concerning complementary and alternative medicine?

• A) One third to one half of the U.S.population uses one or more forms of alternative therapy.
• B) Insurance coverage is available at the same amount as for traditional medicine.
• C) Use of alternative therapies is still not incorporated into medical journals.
• D) Use of alternative therapies is primarily by those who are less educated or in a lower socioeconomic group.

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Definitions:

Radial Artery

An artery located in the forearm, which is used to check pulse and as a site for arterial cannulation.

Brachial Artery

A significant artery in the upper arm responsible for delivering blood to both the arm and hand.

Carotid Artery

A major artery located on each side of the neck that supplies blood to the brain, neck, and face.

Second Heart Sound

The heart sound produced by the closing of the semilunar valves (aortic and pulmonary) at the beginning of ventricular diastole.