The nurse assesses a patient with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. Which finding would indicate a need for patient teaching?
a. The patient takes glucosamine daily for knee and hip pain.
b. The patient attends a weekly yoga class to improve flexibility and balance.
c. The patient states that prayer helps improve the pain and her ability to function.
d. The patient obtains information about herbs from a salesperson at a health food store.
ANS: D
The sales personnel at a health food store are not necessarily a reliable source of information. The patient may need some teaching about the safe use of herbal remedies. The other information given by the patient indicates appropriate use of complementary and alternative therapies.
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