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The nurse is caring for a patient with severe, chronic headaches. According to a recent medical work-up, there is no definitive physiological reason for these headaches.
 
  The nurse counsels the patient about alternative therapies for headaches, knowing that:
  a. Homeopathic medications eliminate migraine and other chronic headaches
  b. Acupuncture is more effective than medication in relieving chronic headaches
  c. Western medicine has no alternative treatment for severe, chronic headaches
  d. There is no palliative care for chronic headaches without physiological basis

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient, who recently emigrated from India. The patient states the reason for the visit is for a well-patient visit. While taking the patient's history, the nurse ascertains that the patient is using ayurvedic herbal remedies.
 
  Which statement below assists the nurse to determine whether the patient understands the pros and cons of these herbal remedies?
  a. I can continue to order these herbal remedies from the shop in India where I have always purchased them.
  b. I can order these herbal remedies from any Internet source selling them.
  c. I should order these herbal remedies over the Internet from an FDA-approved site.
  d. I have had no problems from taking these herbal remedies, so I can continue their use.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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