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Kikoku

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In 1992 the National Institutes of Health (NIH) created the Office of Alternative Medicine to evaluate the various CAM therapies. It has since been renamed the________________ ___________________ ______________.
 
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The nurse clarifies that a person who is ____________ _____________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.
 
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

In 1992 the National Institutes of Health (NIH) created the Office of Alternative Medicine to evaluate the various CAM therapies. It has since been renamed the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). This Center serves as a public clearinghouse and resource for research concerning CAM therapies.

Answer to Question 2

culturally competent

The culturally competent nurse shows sensitivity, respect, and an open attitude to the health care needs of other cultures.


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