The patient takes several prescription medications and asks the nurse about using complementary and alternative medicine. What is the best reply by the nurse?
1. "Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a good idea that you should discuss with your doctor."
2. "Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an approach that might reduce your need for medications."
3. "Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) might help, but you will still need your medications."
4. "Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has not been demonstrated to help with your kind of symptoms."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: From a pharmacology perspective, much of the value of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies lies in their ability to reduce the need for medications. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been demonstrated to alleviate many patient symptoms. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) often reduces the need for prescription medications. The nurse can answer the patient's questions; they do not need to be referred to the physician.
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