Which patient would be most likely to seek complementary and alternative therapies as a treatment modality? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. A 48-year-old male who wants to boost his immune system
2. A 22-year-old male athlete who is preparing for the Olympics
3. A 50-year-old female going through menopause
4. A 58-year-old male with prostate problems
5. None of these patients would be wise to seek these therapies.
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The 48-year-old male can effectively boost his immune system by using complementary and alternative therapies.
Rationale 2: The 22-year-old male athlete who is preparing for the Olympics wants to be in the best possible condition and may use complementary and alternative therapies.
Rationale 3: The 50-year-old female going through menopause may want to treat herself with alternative therapies, as menopause is not an illness.
Rationale 4: The 58-year-old male patient with prostate problems may begin treatment with alternative therapies.
Rationale 5: Complementary and alternative therapy includes such modalities as prayer, massage, and yoga as well as use of herbal remedies. Many, if not most, people participate in at least one form of these therapies.
Global Rationale: The 58-year-old male patient with prostate problems may begin treatment with alternative therapies. The 50-year-old female going through menopause may want to treat herself with alternative therapies, as menopause is not an illness. The 22-year-old male athlete who is preparing for the Olympics wants to be in the best possible condition and may use complementary and alternative therapies. The 48-year-old male can effectively boost his immune system by using complementary and alternative therapies. Complementary and alternative therapy includes such modalities as prayer, massage, and yoga as well as use of herbal remedies. Many, if not most, people participate in at least one form of these therapies.
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