A hospital patient who suffered a spinal cord injury has expressed an interest in exploring complementary/alternative therapies. The nurse should encourage the patient to begin this process by doing which of the following activities?
A) Asking practitioners of different therapies to provide lists of satisfied clients
B) Asking the patient's primary care provider for permission to explore nonbiomedical
treatments
C) Finding reliable evidence regarding the safety and effectiveness of therapies
D) Determining whether the patient's health insurance would cover the cost of alternative/
complementary therapies
Ans: C
The first step for an individual interested in complementary/alternative therapies is
to assess the safety and effectiveness of the therapy in relationship to his or her own condition.
This must precede the identification of specific practitioners or making financial arrangements.
Communication with the care team is important, but the patient does not need to seek
permission before exploring treatment alternatives.
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