The nurse's role(s) when patients practice complementary and alternative therapies include: (Select all that apply.)
A) asking whether patients are taking over-the-counter herbal remedies.
B) questioning the patient extensively regarding why he or she is practicing complementary or alternative therapies.
C) exploring the cost of treatment and how many treatments are required.
D) instructing the patient to inform the health care provider when such therapies are being used.

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The nurse's responsibility is gathering necessary information about the complementary or alternative therapies the patient might be practicing to help the physician make the best decision for the health care of the patient.

The Nurse's Role(s) When Patients Practice Complementary and Alternative Therapies