A Patient Admitted with Lower Back Pain Is Unsure That

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with lower back pain is unsure that the treatment is helping.When asked what alternative therapies might help,the nurse suggests:

• A) herbal therapy.
• B) chiropractic therapy.
• C) acupressure.
• D) reflexology.

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Definitions:

Edema

A medical condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues, leading to swelling.

Secondary Union

The healing of a bone fracture with the presence of a gap that fills with connective tissue before complete bone healing occurs.

Tissue Spaces

Areas within the body occupied by fluids or loose connective tissue, allowing for the movement and transportation of substances.

Granulation Tissue

New vascular tissue in granular form on an ulcer or the healing surface of a wound.