A patient with chronic gastritis says, "I've stopped taking the medication because I feel so much better now that I drink ginger tea." The nurse realizes that this patient:

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The patient is using a complementary therapy (ginger tea) to manage their symptoms of chronic gastritis. It is important for the nurse to acknowledge and discuss the use of complementary therapies with the patient, while also ensuring that they are still receiving proper medical treatment for their condition.

A Patient with Chronic Gastritis Says, "I've Stopped Taking the Medication