A pregnant patient tells the nurse that she takes part in complementary and alternative therapies to maintain wellness
Which situation that she describes would the nurse consider a risk? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Getting a massage from a licensed massage therapist for back pain, prescribed by the primary caregiver
2. Trying out a homeopathic medicine from a friend to reduce swelling in the legs
3. Getting a chiropractic treatment for lower back pain due to discomforts of pregnancy without telling the primary healthcare provider
4. Taking an herbal preparation suggested by a health food store worker for treatment of leg pain
5. Joining a group that practices tai chi weekly to help with physical fitness and movement
2,3,4
Rationale 1: Getting a massage from a licensed massage therapist for back pain that was prescribed by the primary caregiver is a perfectly good use of complementary therapies.
Rationale 2: .
Rationale 3: Getting a chiropractic treatment for lower back pain due to discomforts of pregnancy without telling the primary health care provider would put the patient at risk.
Rationale 4: Taking an herbal preparation suggested by a health food store worker for treatment of leg pain could put the patient at risk.
Rationale 5: Joining a group that practices tai chi weekly to help with physical fitness and movement is a perfectly good use of complementary therapies.
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