Complementary and alternative medical therapies (CAM)are those that are scientifically proven or are not proven; however,they are deemed to be useful as an adjunct to treatment.It is not uncommon for families to try CAM without disclosing this information to the health care team.Is this statement true or false?

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Families should be asked about CAM therapies by the nurse in a nonthreatening manner.This is important information because some therapies can potentially decrease the efficacy of chemotherapy (such as folate in a child receiving methotrexate).

Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies (CAM)are Those That Are Scientifically