A patient reports using "homeopathic remedies" to ease her back pain. In order to more fully explore the patient's use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), the nurse should ask:
1. "Will you tell me more about the homeopathic remedies you're using?"
2. "Are you aware that some complementary and alternative therapies can be dangerous?"
3. "Does your physician approve of your use of homeopathic remedies?"
4. "Have you prioritized your need for comfort above your concern for your baby's health?"
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The nurse should ask direct, nonjudgmental questions when seeking to gain information about a patient's use of CAM.
Rationale 2: While tactful warnings regarding the use of CAM may be appropriate, the nurse should first explore the patient's use of CAM in a nonjudgmental manner.
Rationale 3: Patients may be reluctant to discuss their use of CAM with their healthcare providers; the nurse should explore the topic using nonjudgmental language.
Rationale 4: Additional information is needed in order to evaluate the patient's use of CAM, and the topic should be approached without use of disparaging comments.
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