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
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.
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