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jessicacav

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Traditional Western medicine uses which following method of treatment in contrast to alternative therapy?
 
  a. Medication administration
  b. Spiritual advising
  c. Acupuncture
  d. Herbal therapy

Question 2

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the older adult patient and cardiopulmonary function?
 
  a. Older adults have atypical signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease.
  b. Mental status changes are often the first signs of respiratory problems in older adults.
  c. Older adults are easily bothered by dyspnea and complain to the nurse.
  d. Cough suppressants are to be used with caution in older adults.



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Answer to Question 1

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Traditional Western medicine uses medication administration as a method of treatment.
Spiritual advising is not used in traditional Western medicine, but may be seen in other cultural groups.
Acupuncture is an alternative therapy often used in non-Western cultures such as the Chinese and Southeast Asian cultures.
Herbal therapy is an alternative therapy often used in non-Western cultures, but not in traditional Western medicine.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A It is true that older adults have atypical signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease.
B It is true that mental status changes are often the first signs of respiratory problems in older adults.
C Older adults may not complain of dyspnea until it affects the activities of daily living that are important to them.
D It is true that cough suppressants are to be used with caution in older adults.




jessicacav

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


xiaomengxian

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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