The pediatric nurse is caring for an adolescent with cancer. The parents are interested in exploring complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
"Be careful; many CAM providers prey on desperation."
B.
"CAM therapies have worked well for many cancer patients."
C.
"These treatments only provide relief through a placebo effect."
D.
"Although many people like CAM, many therapies have not been researched."
ANS: D
CAM therapies are used by many people and include natural products, mind-body medicine, and manipulative and body practices. One controversy surrounding CAM practices is that many of the therapies have not been researched. The nurse wishes to remain supportive of the family while giving objective information. Telling the family that many people do have success with CAM but advising them that many modalities have not been researched accomplishes both objectives. The other statements either may scare, discourage, or not provide information to the family.
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