A nurse is conducting a health history and asks the client about use of complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) to treat her chronic headaches. What response would require further questions?
A) "I practice meditation."
B) "I use relaxation to help me go to sleep."
C) "Each week, I have a total body massage."
D) "I take herbs to treat my headaches."
Ans: D
Alternative therapies, such as herbs, are used most frequently for chronic conditions such as depression or headaches. However, certain herbs may interact with each other or with prescribed medications, causing negative effects. For this reason, the nurse must ask further questions about the type of herb as well as the frequency of use.
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