A patient wants to try acupressure techniques in addition to conventional treatment for headaches and asks, "What is so good about Western medicine anyway?" Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "Western medicine uses natural remedies that are less likely to cause long-term side effects."
b. "Western medicine is based on research, which means treatments are more likely to have consistent results."
c. "Western medicine has fewer regulations and restrictions, so practitioners are able to choose the best treatments for you."
d. "Western medicine is based primarily on nutrition and exercise therapies that are safer than potentially toxic medications."
ANS: B
B. Western medicine uses scientific data to determine the validity of a diagnosis and the effectiveness of treatment. In other words, it is evidence-based medicine. Several other systems use more natural and nutrition-based therapies. Western medicine is self-regulated by the American Medical Association (AMA) as well as the government. A. Western medicine does not use natural remedies. C. Western medicine is highly regulated. D. Western medicine is not based on nutrition and exercise therapies.
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