A Nurse Knows That the Patient Has an Understanding of Complementary

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse knows that the patient has an understanding of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies when the patient states: (Select all that apply.)

• A) "I'm going to begin meditating since I've read that it may help my chronic depression."
• B) "I want to use reflexology because I want to improve my focus and ability to concentrate."
• C) "I want to try working with a chiropractor to see if I can experience better flexibility in my lower back."
• D) "I think I will try the herbal medication that the clinic nurse is recommending for the management of mild depression."
• E) "Massage therapy appears to have a similar long-term affect on chronic anxiety
• Disorders as does medication therapy."

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