A role of the nurse in relation to complementary or alternative products is to:
a. Lobby for legislation to outlaw complementary or alternative therapies.
b. Encourage patients to consider alternative therapies rather than conventional treatment.
c. Teach patients that complementary or alternative therapies are generally dangerous and should not be used.
d. Advise patients to tell their health care providers about complementary or alternative therapies they use because they may affect the actions of prescription drugs.
ANS: D
These therapies can enhance or inhibit prescription drugs or cause other side effects. Therefore, patients need to tell their health care providers about products they use. Although complementary or alternative therapies have gained public support, many still lack scientific evidence of effectiveness.
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