For which patient would the nurse be sure to include an assessment about the use of complementary alternative medical (CAM) treatments?
A. Thirty-five-year-old patient who lives in Los Angeles
B. Male patient
C. Patient whose family believes CAM is a hoax
D. Patient with an eighth grade education
Answer: A
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