An Asian woman comes to the clinic with a complaint of back pain. During the history interview, she tells the nurse that she usually uses acupuncture for her ailments. 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 see a doctor."
c. "Why did you use acupuncture?"
d. "I hear that lots of Asian people use acupuncture."
ANS: A
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