An Asian American client tells a nurse that he is concerned about yin and yang in his health care. Which nursing intervention observes the understanding of yin and yang?
A) Balancing hot with cold
B) Providing numerous herbs
C) Limiting meals to rice, vegetables, and fish
D) Incorporating activity with other therapy
A
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1. "Yes, the vaccine is available, but it is limited to select groups, such as the military." 2. "No vaccine has been developed to prevent anthrax." 3. "Yes, the vaccine is available, and you should ask your primary health care provider for it." 4. "Yes, the vaccine is available, but it has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration."
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A) Acute B) Recurrent C) Chronic D) Malignant
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A) "I could get an STI even if I just have oral sex." B) "Girls over 16 are less likely to get STDs than younger girls." C) "The best way to prevent an STI is to use a diaphragm." D) "Girls get human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) easier than boys do."