A patient has been experiencing the clinical manifestations associated with menopause and expresses an interest in using alternative and complementary therapies to manage them. What is the best response by the nurse?
A. "Have you discussed this with the healthcare provider?"
B. "Many women report success with those measures."
C. "Alternative and complementary therapies seldom work."
D. "What types of therapies are of interest to you?"
Answer: D
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