A nurse who is a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner is providing home care to a patient who also uses traditional Chinese medicine for healthcare. What specific assessments would the nurse make?
A) tongue and pulses C) muscle tone and cranial nerves
B) abdominal muscles and respirations D) vision and hearing
A
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