A nurse is conducting a health history and asks the client about use of complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) to treat her chronic headaches. What response would require further questions?
A) "I practice meditation."
B) "I use relaxation to help me go to sleep."
C) "Each week, I have a total body massage."
D) "I take herbs to treat my headaches."

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The use of herbs for treating chronic headaches is considered an alternative therapy and would require further questions about what herbs the client is taking, how often, and if there have been any adverse effects.

A Nurse Is Conducting a Health History and Asks the Client