A woman suffering from severe vasomotor menopausal symptoms wants to use complementary or alternative therapies instead of hormone therapy. What advice by the nurse is best?
A.
"Acupuncture has been shown to work better than other body therapies."
B.
"Herbs are a great option as they do not typically have side effects."
C.
"Mind-body, manipulative, or traditional Chinese medicine are safer than herbs."
D.
"Research shows that black cohosh significantly reduces hot flashes."
ANS: C
There is no evidence that either herbal preparations or complementary approaches such as acupuncture, mind-body therapies, or manipulative therapies significantly reduce the symptoms of menopause. However, body-related therapies are considered safer because they do not have the side effects of herbal preparations. The nurse's best answer is to explain this to the patient.
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