The nurse is caring for a patient with an anxiety disorder. The patient asks that nurse, "Do you think complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) would help my condition?" Which factors will guide the nurse in helping the patient determine
whether a CAM therapy may be beneficial? Select all that apply.
1. Current treatment regimen
2. History of use and success of CAM therapy
3. Assessment of the patient's current level of anxiety
4. History of patient adherence to a treatment regimen
5. Assessment of the patient's beliefs regarding CAM therapy
Answer: 1, 2, 3
Explanation: Assessment of the patient's current level of anxiety, history of use and success with CAM therapies, and current treatment regimen will guide the nurse in helping the patient determine whether a CAM therapy may be beneficial and will decrease the likelihood of any contraindications between CAM therapies and the patient's current treatment regimen. History of the patient's adherence to a treatment regimen is not necessary to guide the nurse in helping the patient determine whether a CAM therapy may be beneficial. The patient is asking the nurse about possible CAM therapy; therefore, it is not necessary to assess the patient's beliefs to determine whether a CAM therapy may be beneficial.
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