When a Patient Asks a Nurse to Explain Complementary and Alternative

question 1

Multiple Choice

When a patient asks a nurse to explain complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies,which fact should the nurse include?

• A) Therapeutic touch is the chief CAM therapy used by advanced nurse practitioners.
• B) It is important to check for the most recent research findings concerning the particular therapy being considered.
• C) The therapies are generally harmless and can be tried with little risk of any adverse effects.
• D) Medical practitioners understand human physiology and the affects of traditional treatment modalities on the patient, making them comfortable prescribing them.

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