When asked about the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, a nurse's best response is that CAM therapies usually:
a. are readily available to most patients.
b. are more costly than conventional therapies.
c. produce a variety of psychological side effects.
d. are most effective when implemented for chronic conditions.
A
Although there are some exceptions, CAM therapies are often more available, accessible, and appealing to the health care consumer, and they also can cost less than conventional health care.
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