The nurse notes that a patient's religion is identified as being Christian Science. How will this religious belief impact the health care that the patient will want?
1. The patient will choose the method of health care that is the most effective.
2. The patient will use similar treatments for healing disease.
3. The patient uses aromas for healing.
4. The patient will ask for spinal manipulation.
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Explanation: 1. Christian Scientists are free to choose the method of health care they feel is the most effective.
2. The use of "similars" is a homeopathic modality.
3. Using aromas is a form of aromatherapy.
4. Spinal manipulation for healing is part of chiropractic medicine.
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