Acupuncture Safety Precautions
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Why might acupuncture treatment frequency need to be reduced?

  • Due to a recent surgery
  • Due to high blood pressure
  • Due to old age
  • Due to a weakened immune system (correct)
  • When should acupuncture treatment be avoided?

  • During menopause
  • During mental health counseling
  • During acute allergic reactions (correct)
  • During physical therapy
  • What is important to do during acupuncture treatment for a patient with acute herpes?

  • Avoid direct contact with the affected area (correct)
  • Treat the affected area directly
  • Increase treatment frequency
  • Use stronger needles
  • Why is it important to consider pregnancy when it comes to acupuncture treatment?

    <p>Pregnancy requires special precautions during acupuncture treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a general consideration for acupuncture treatment?

    <p>Avoiding treatment during acute allergic reactions and pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Acupuncture Precautions

    • Patients with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of infection or adverse reactions, so acupuncture treatment frequency may need to be reduced.
    • Acupuncture treatment should be avoided during acute allergic reactions and pregnancy.
    • During acute herpes, acupuncture treatment can be performed, but it's essential to avoid direct contact with the affected area.

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    Learn about the safety considerations for acupuncture treatments, including precautions for patients with weakened immune systems, acute allergic reactions, pregnancy, and acute herpes.

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