A Patient Informs a Nurse That He Is Sold on the Idea

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient informs a nurse that he is sold on the idea that aromatherapy is a viable cure for his agoraphobia.He plans to order several hundred dollars' worth of oils from an Internet site that promises swift results when their products are used.The patient mentions that the Internet provides more information about agoraphobia than his doctor did,so he trusts what he reads there.Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

• A) Support his efforts to become informed and to find health solutions consistent with his beliefs.
• B) Tell the patient there is no scientific evidence indicating that aromatherapy helps agoraphobia,and it can aggravate certain health problems.
• C) Suggest that the patient check with friends who have tried aromatherapy to get their opinions of its effects.
• D) Suggest that the patient report the offer to the local police and have them investigate the Internet site.

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Definitions:

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