An Asian woman comes to the clinic with a complaint of back pain. During the history, she tells the nurse that she usually uses acupuncture for her pain. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "When have you used acupuncture, and what effects did it have?"
b. "Acupuncture is good for some problems, but for major illnesses it's best to use medications."
c. "Why did you use acupuncture?"
d. "I have heard that many Asian people use acupuncture."
ANS: A
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