Which patient will cause the nurse to question an order for acupuncture?
a. A patient with AIDS
b. A patient with osteoarthritis
c. A patient with low back pain
d. A patient with migraine headaches
ANS: A
You need to exercise caution when using acupuncture with pregnant patients and those who have a history of seizures, are carriers of hepatitis, or are immune compromised (AIDS). Acupuncture is a safe therapy for low back pain, migraine headaches, and osteoarthritis.
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