A Swedish client with the diagnosis of ovarian cancer confides in the nurse that they practice holistic medicine. The client believes a cure exists through a macrobiotic diet, rather than what surgery or medical treatment can achieve
Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate? A) "I wouldn't bet my life on a diet treatment plan."
B) "We can talk to your doctor about adding this diet as a complementary therapy."
C) "You should listen to your doctor, who is the expert on this condition."
D) "Alternative treatments do not have good outcomes for this type of cancer."
B
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Nurses should support clients in their beliefs about health and illness. Complementary treatments are treatments used in conjunction with mainstream medicine. Clients should be provided the opportunity to incorporate health belief in practices into their plan of care.
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