A Patient Wants to Try Acupressure Techniques in Addition to Conventional

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."

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