A patient has been experiencing the clinical manifestations associated with menopause and expresses an interest in using alternative and complementary therapies to manage them. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Alternative and complementary therapies seldom work."
2. "Many women report success with those measures."
3. "What types of therapies are of interest to you?"
4. "Have you discussed this with the healthcare provider?"
Correct Answer: 3
Alternative and complementary therapies are used by many women to manage the manifestations associated with menopause. The nurse has a responsibility to collect data from the patient. The nurse will need to determine which types of therapies are of interest to the patient. The success of these remedies varies by user. It is inappropriate for the nurse to meet the patient's request with negativity. Patients using alternative therapies are asked to report them to their healthcare providers.
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