Confusion and misinformation relative to herbal medicine can make patients reluctant to disclose their herbal use to health care providers. What should be the nurse's approach?
a. Instructive
b. Nonjudgmental
c. Inquisitive
d. Determined
ANS: B
A nonjudgmental open attitude will encourage the patient to share information about the use of CAM (complementary and alternative medicine).
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