A patient is scheduled to see an acupuncturist as complementary treatment for back pain. What should the nurse instruct the patient to expect when seeing the acupuncturist for the first time? (Select all that apply.)
a. The patient's tongue will be examined.
b. The patient's pallor will be assessed.
c. The patient's voice and scent will be assessed.
d. The patient's blood pressure will be measured.
e. The patient's peripheral pulse will be checked.
ANS: A, B, C, E
A. B. C. E. Acupuncturists claim to be able to tell much about a patient's state of health by checking pulses, looking at the color of the tongue, checking facial color, assessing voice and smell, and asking a variety of questions. D. Acupuncturists do not measure blood pressure.
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