A client with musculoskeletal pain from a leg injury asks the nurse what chiropractic techniques are successful for his type of problem. The nurse responds:
1. "There is currently very little research published on cases like yours.".
2. "I had some clients who are very happy with the chiropractic care they've received.".
3. "I believe that traditional medicinal therapies have better results than chiropractic therapies.".
4. "When the problem is pain, I'm not sure that chiropractic techniques are research-based.".
"There is currently very little research published on cases like yours.".
Rationale: In chiropractic studies, there is a scarcity of higher-level research designs such as randomized controlled trials. One study focused on patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, and compared the clinical outcomes of two chiropractic approaches for these patients. More research is needed to arrive at definitive recommendations. Basing the response on the reports of a few clients is not appropriate. The statements regarding traditional medicine and pain are based on personal opinion, not research.
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