The nurse is assessing a client 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. Folk remedy use.
3. Complementary therapy.
4. Alternative therapy.
3
Rationale:
1. Acupuncture has been a traditional Chinese medicine for over 3,000 years. Good evidence is available on the efficacy of acupuncture for treatment of chronic pain.
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. Acupuncture has been a traditional Chinese medicine for over 3,000 years.
3. Acupuncture is a therapy that is used in conjunction with conventional medical treatment, and therefore is an example of a complementary therapy.
4. An alternative therapy is usually considered a substance or procedure that is used in place of conventional medicine. Acupuncture is categorized as a complementary therapy.
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