In Taking a Patient's History, the Nurse Can Best Obtain

question 6

Multiple Choice

In taking a patient's history, the nurse can best obtain information about the use of complementary and alternative therapies by:

• A) Asking questions that are direct and nonjudgmental.
• B) Asking questions about specific therapies used.
• C) Avoiding comments that are negative.
• D) Explaining that complementary therapies are unproven.
• E) Using nonverbal expressions of disdain.

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