The community health nurse learns that a naturopathic doctor is opening a practice in the neighborhood strip mall. What should the nurse do to ensure the safety of the community members? (Select all that apply.)
a. Find out the state in which the doctor is licensed.
b. Make an appointment to be evaluated for health problems.
c. Petition city hall to prevent the doctor from opening the practice.
d. Ask what types of needles are being used for acupuncture treatments.
e. Find out the school of naturopathic medicine that the person attended.
ANS: A, E
A. E. Naturopathic physicians have a doctor of naturopathy (ND) degree and can be licensed in 17 states. There are three schools of naturopathic medicine in the United States. The nurse should find out where the doctor attended school and the state in which the license has been obtained. B. Seeing the naturopathic doctor for a personal health problem will not necessarily determine if the practice is safe for others. C. The nurse has no evidence to petition the city council to stop the practice from opening. D. Acupuncture is not a treatment modality of naturopathy.
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