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colton

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which complementary and alternative therapy should the nurse suggest to a patient who has elevated triglyceride levels?
 
  a. Fish oil
  b. Milk thistle
  c. Saw palmetto
  d. Ginkgo biloba

Question 2

Which is the most appropriate therapy for the nurse to suggest for a patient with chronic low back pain from osteoarthritis?
 
  a. Acupuncture
  b. Aromatherapy
  c. St. John's wort
  d. Magnetic therapy


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dantucker

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
There is scientific evidence that fish oil is helpful in treating hypertriglyceridemi a. The other therapies will not be helpful to lower the triglyceride levels in this patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Acupuncture may be useful in the treatment of chronic low back pain from osteoarthritis. The other therapies are not used to treat pain.


colton

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

parker125

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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