The nurse is assessing a patient who reports seeing an ...

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The nurse is assessing a patient who reports seeing an acupuncturist on a weekly basis to treat back pain. The nurse understands that acupuncture is an example of:
 
  1. A risky practice without evidence of efficacy.
  2. A folk remedy.
  3. A complementary therapy.
  4. An alternative therapy.

Question 2

Which of the following is common in many non-Western cultures and is on the increase in the United States?
 
  1. Ceremonial rituals and rites
  2. Cultural assessment
  3. Cultural values
  4. Cosleeping

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Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale 1: Acupuncture has been a traditional Chinese medicine for over 3000 years. Good evidence is available on the efficacy of acupuncture for treatment of chronic pain.
Rationale 2: A folk remedy is a practice of a cultural group that either has no evidence to support efficacy or has been found not to have an effect.
Rationale 3: Acupuncture is a therapy that is used in conjunction with conventional medical treatment, and therefore is an example of a complementary therapy.
Rationale 4: Acupuncture is not categorized as an alternative therapy, because it is used in conjunction with conventional medical treatment.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 4. Some parents advocate cosleeping or bed sharing (one or both parents sleeping with their baby or young child). Cosleeping, which is common in many non-Western cultures, is on the increase in the United States.