The Nurse's Role When Patients Practice Complementary and Alternative Therapies

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse's role when patients practice complementary and alternative therapies include: (Select all that apply.)

• A) asking whether patients are taking over the counter herbal remedies.
• B) questioning the patient extensively regarding why he or she is practicing complementary or alternative therapies.
• C) exploring the cost of treatment and how many treatments are required.
• D) instructing the patient to inform the health care provider when such therapies are being used.

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