A patient with chronic gastritis says, "I've stopped taking the medication because I feel so much better now that I drink ginger tea." The nurse realizes that this patient:
1. is using a complementary therapy for the symptoms.
2. is in denial of the disease.
3. cannot afford the medication.
4. needs to see the doctor immediately.
Correct Answer: 1
Complementary therapies such as herbal remedies or aromatherapy may be appropriate to recommend for patients with gastritis. Recommendations may include ginger in the form of powder, capsules, or tea taken before or after meals. This action does not indicate denial or inability to pay for the medication. The physician should be made aware of the fact that the patient is not taking the prescribed medication; however, it is not an immediate concern.
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