After a Symptom Is Recognized,the First Effort at Treatment Is

After a symptom is recognized,the first effort at treatment is often self-care.Which statement is true with regard to self-care?

A) Self-care is not recognized as valuable by most health care providers.
B) Self-care is usually ineffective and may delay more effective treatment.
C) Self-care is always less expensive than biomedical alternatives.
D) Self-care is influenced by the accessibility of over-the-counter medicines.