A patient who has been experiencing nausea expresses an interest in aromatherapy to manage the condition. What response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
A. "Why are you considering this method?"
B. "Aromatherapy helps to exert conscious control over physiologic processes."
C. "Aromatherapy has shown very limited effectiveness with nausea."
D. "Ginger has been used with some success to manage nausea."
Answer: D
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