A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer who tells her that, in addition to her chemotherapy, she is taking an herbal preparation given her by a Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) practitioner
Applying the principle of patient self-determination, the nurse should:
a. tell the patient that she has a right to do what she wants, although it is probably unsafe.
b. respectfully thank the patient for telling her and go on with the conventional treatment.
c. inform the patient that it is not wise to mix treatments from two different traditions.
d. learn more about the TCM treatment and explore the efficacy of all options with her.
D
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