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oliviahorn72

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A client with chronic lower back pain asks, How does acupuncture work? Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
 
  A) Western philosophy believes that acupuncture stimulates the body's release of pain-fighting chemicals called endorphins.
  B) We have no idea why it works, or even if it really works.
  C) Acupuncture works by encouraging the body to increase its development of serotonin and norepinephrine.
  D) The nurse practitioner will need to answer that question for you.

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A nurse is developing a care plan for a newly admitted psychiatric client with paranoid schizophrenia. Which is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?
 
  A) Schizophrenia related to biochemical alterations
  B) Self-care deficit (hygiene) related to altered reality orientation
  C) Depressed mood related to multiple life stressors
  D) Developmental disability related to early onset schizophrenia


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jgranad15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


oliviahorn72

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

rleezy04

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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