MrJackson Is a 65-Year-Old Man Recently Diagnosed with Osteoarthritis

Mr.Jackson is a 65-year-old man recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis.The clinician has explained to Mr.Jackson that the goals for managing osteoarthritis include controlling pain, maximizing functional independence and mobility, minimizing disability, and preserving quality of life.Mr.Jackson explains to the clinician that his first choice would be to use complementary therapies to control his condition and asks what therapies are most effective in treating osteoarthritis.What would be the most appropriate response from the clinician?

A) "Complementary therapies should be considered only if surgical interventions are not successful."
B) "I am unfamiliar with the available complementary therapies for osteoarthritis and prefer to discuss more mainstream treatments, such as NSAIDs and physical therapy, to manage your condition."
C) "I would be happy to discuss all the treatment options available to you.Complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, acupressure, and tai-chi, are being studied for use in the treatment of osteoarthritis and have shown promise when used with standard medical therapy."
D) "It would be crazy to use complementary therapies to treat such a serious condition."