The nurse understands that CAM therapies are popular with many patients. What is the most important thing for the nurse to know regarding safe use of CAM therapies? CAM therapies
a. Must be sensitive to the patient's culture
b. Need to be tested to establish their effectiveness
c. Should be determined by the patient
d. Chosen by the patient can bypass testing
B
Patients may use CAM therapies even if there is no accurate evidence on which to base their effectiveness or safety. Therefore, the nurse needs to look at empirical research to guide the nurse, patient, and healthcare provider in using these therapies. The other responses negate the importance of research data in the use of CAM, although they do suggest issues that can improve the effectiveness of any therapy (i.e., cultural sensitivity, the patient wants to use them).
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