A patient with insomnia asks about possible complementary health approaches (CHAs) to improve sleep. How should the nurse respond to the patient?
1. "DHEA has been shown to be effective in sleep-wake disorders."
2. "Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in all sleep-wake disorders."
3. "Natural products have been shown more effective in sleep-wake disorders than mind and body practices."
4. "Mind and body interventions, such as meditation, have demonstrated a positive effect on sleep quality,"
4. "Mind and body interventions, such as meditation, have demonstrated a positive effect on sleep quality,"
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