A client experiencing menopause voices an interest in using alternative and complementary therapies to manage symptoms. What initial response by the nurse is indicated?
A) "What types of therapies are of interest to you?"
B) "Those seldom work."
C) "Have you discussed this with your physician?"
D) "Many women report success with these measures."
Answer: A
Alternative and complementary therapies are used by many women to manage the manifestations associated with menopause. The nurse has a responsibility to collect data from the client. The nurse will need to determine which types of therapies are of interest to the client. The success of these remedies varies by user. It is inappropriate for the nurse to meet the client's request with negativity. Clients using alternative therapies are asked to report them to their physicians. This is not, however, the initial step for this scenario.
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