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The nurse counseling a pregnant woman who expresses a desire to take herbal supplements explains that complementary therapies carry risks because of: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  Select all that apply. 1. Lack of regulation.
  2. Inadequate training.
  3. Lack of research.
  4. Emphasis on wellness.
  5. Noninvasive approach.

Question 2

The nurse is planning a community education program on the role of complementary and alternative therapies during pregnancy. Which statement about alternative and complementary therapies should the nurse include?
 
  1. They bring about cures for illnesses and diseases.
  2. They are invasive but effective for achieving health.
  3. They emphasize prevention and wellness.
  4. They prevent pregnancy complications.



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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale 1: A lack of regulation and standardization is a risk related to complementary therapy.
Rationale 2: Inadequate training and certification of practitioners is a risk related to complementary therapy.
Rationale 3: A lack of research on the efficacy and safety of, complementary therapy is a risk related to complementary therapy.
Rationale 4: An emphasis on wellness is an advantage of complementary therapies.
Rationale 5: Noninvasive approaches are an advantage of complementary therapies.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. Complementary and alternative therapies have many benefits during pregnancy. They emphasize prevention and wellness, aiming for holistic health rather than cure or treatment.





 

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