A 70-year-old woman who experiences frequent leg pain due to sciatica tells her nurse, "I've been hearing a lot about how well acupuncture works for chronic pain and I think I might give it a try."
How can the nurse best respond to the woman's statement? A) "That sounds like an excellent idea and I'd encourage you to go ahead with it.".
B) "Before you begin the treatment it's likely best to get your physician's permission.".
C) "A lot of these types of treatments are unproven and even dangerous, so be very careful.".
D) "Perhaps I can tell you about the risks, benefits, and limitations of acupuncture first.".
D
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A role of gerontological nurses is to inform clients about the risks, benefits, and limitations of complementary therapies. This exchange should precede a recommendation to begin therapy. A physician's order or permission is not required and a blanket denunciation of complementary therapies would be inaccurate.
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