A nurse ia caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. The clie

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A nurse ia caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. The client tells the nurse that she wants to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment instead of the medication prescribed by her provider. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? O can arrange a referrel to practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine." O You should try the prescribed medication before choosing an alternative. O "You should ask your provider it she recommends traditional Chinese medicine.. O The FDA regulates traditional Chinese medicine

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Ans:You should ask your provider if she recommends traditional chinese medicine.Because the treating physician is the one who has to decide about the further treatment for patient.

Tai chi and yoga — Some people with fibromyalgia benefit from a traditional Chinese exercise called tai chi (which combines mind-body practice with gentle, flowing movement exercises) or yoga .But that should be strongly recommended only by physician.Sometimes allopathic medicines and traditional chinese medicine may interact with each other and lead to side effects.Herbal preparations are termed as supplements by FDA.

Uptodate 2018 retrieved from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/fibromyalgia-beyond-the-basics

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