The client asks the nurse about acupuncture for symptom management of osteoarthritis in the knee. Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

The client asks the nurse about acupuncture for symptom management of osteoarthritis in the knee.    Which of the following responses by the nurse is the  most  appropriate? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"Acupuncture has been shown to be beneficial for osteoarthritis."

Answer

"I suggest trying the physician's prescribed medication before using acupuncture."

Answer

"Acupuncture may help with acute inflammation."

Answer

"Acupuncture is contraindicated for clients with osteoarthritis."

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