A patient wishes to use complementary therapy when managing a chronic health condition. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
Advise the patient that stopping medical treatment may cause it to worsen.
B.
Inform the patient that there are no complementary therapies for this condition.
C.
Investigate herbs that can be substituted for prescription drugs.
D.
Suggest the patient add massage therapy to the medical regimen.
ANS: D
Complementary therapy is nontraditional treatment that is used in addition to traditional medical care. Alternative therapies are used in place of traditional therapies. Adding massage to the medical regimen is an example of using complementary therapy. Substituting herbs for prescription medication is an example of alternative therapy. Because the patient is asking about complementary therapy, there is no need to warn him or her of the effects of stopping treatment. There are always complementary therapies that can be added to a medical regimen.
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