A patient asks the nurse to help identify alternative care approaches for a newly diagnosed illness. Why would the patient want to use an alternative care approach?
A. Allopathic treatments may cause adverse effects that a person can't tolerate.
B. It has a better empirical basis than do allopathic treatments.
C. Insurance reimburses alternative care treatments at the same rate or better than allopathic treatments.
D. Training for alternative care practitioners is closely regulated and licensed.
Answer: A
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Which of the following organizations is cited as developing the The Magnet designation for nursing?
a. American Nurses Credentialing Center b. American Nurses Association c. The Joint Commission d. State boards of Nursing
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What will be an ideal response?