A patient wants to learn more about integrative therapies. Which resource should the nurse suggest for the most reliable information?
a. Internet
b. American Nurses Association (ANA)
c. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
d. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
ANS: D
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has a clearinghouse from which individuals may request information. The FDA has information, but it is not as extensive as NCCAM. The Internet has many resources but some are unreliable. The ANA does not provide extensive information about this topic.
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