Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the performance of alternative or complementary therapies by nurses?
a. Experimental alternative therapies cannot be performed on a client without meeting study requirements.
b. Nurses can perform any type of alternative therapy upon receipt of initial licensure.
c. Some types of alternative therapies are not within the scope of practice for nurses.
d. State law requires nurses to meet certain educational standards before performing any alternative therapy.
C
It is important for nurses to know about these traditions and practices for several reasons. The nurse must show respect to clients who believe in these practices, even if he or she does not share such beliefs. In some states, use of alternative therapies may be restricted by law, and the nurse who performs any of the legally restricted therapies may be subject to legal action. These practices may also be beyond the scope of nursing practice designated by individual health care facilities. Some clients may hear or read about some of these complementary or alternative therapies and ask nurses about them; nurses should understand the consequences of making any endorsement or recommendation of any of these therapies.
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