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xclash

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How should the nurse respond to a patient who inquires about the use of an herbal remedy for the
  treatment of his illness?
 
  A) Determine if there are interactions between the herbal remedy and the medications prescribed
  by the physician.
  B) Explain that the herbal remedy may not be harmful but the physician should be informed.
  C) Explain that the herbal remedy should not be used in addition to the medications prescribed
  by the physician.
  D) Explain that the herbal remedy should be substituted for the medications prescribed by the
  physician.

Question 2

How does CAM relate to the practice of nursing?
 
  A) Nurses should not advocate CAM unless it is prescribed by the physician.
  B) Nurses should not advise patients on the use of CAM.
  C) Nurses traditionally have used many CAM practices as an integral part of nursing care.
  D) Nurses are more knowledgeable about CAM therapies than physicians.


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kthug

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


xclash

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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