The nurse is planning a community education program on the role of complementary and alternative therapies during pregnancy. Which statement about alternative and complementary therapies should the nurse include?
1. "They bring about cures for illnesses and diseases."
2. "They are invasive but effective for achieving health."
3. "They emphasize prevention and wellness."
4. "They prevent pregnancy complications."
3
Explanation: 3. Complementary and alternative therapies have many benefits during pregnancy. They emphasize prevention and wellness, aiming for holistic health rather than cure or treatment.
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