A client tells the nurse that he rarely sees a physician and relies upon complementary alternative medicine therapies to address ailments
Which of the following should the nurse be aware of regarding these different types of therapies? (Select all that apply.)
1. Potential benefits of complementary alternative medicine therapies
2. Cost of complementary alternative medicine therapies
3. Frequency of use
4. Drug interactions
5. Location of providers
6. Length of time used
1, 2, 4
Nurses need to be knowledgeable about the different potential benefits of complementary alternative medicine therapies including costs, client knowledge, and drug interactions. Frequency of use, location of providers, and length of time used are not necessarily important for the nurse to be aware.
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