Following knee replacement surgery 10 days earlier, an older adult client diagnosed with an infection in the knee has a synovial
fluid culture ordered. Obtaining the sample helps to determine the causative microorganism and to select an appropriate antibiotic. The above course of events characterizes what major belief system? A. Holistic paradigm B. Scientific paradigm C. Analytic paradigm D. Magico-religious paradigm
<em>The correct option is B) Scientific paradigm</em>
Explanation:
The scientific paradigm focuses on the infection and the microorganism for the occurrence of the infection. A scientific paradigm also refers to the treatment of these infections through pharmaceutical or surgical approaches. Hence, option B is correct.
Other options, like option A, is not correct because a holistic paradigm focuses on the connection between the mind, body and the soul. Option C is false because the analytical paradigm is not a part of the major health belief system.
