The nurse is reviewing a client's use of complementary and alternative therapies. Which situations should the nurse identify as being risky for the client? Select all that apply.
1. Trying out a homeopathic medicine obtained from a friend to reduce swelling in the legs
2. Joining a group that practices tai chi weekly to help with physical fitness and movement
3. Taking an herbal preparation suggested by a health food store worker for treatment of leg pain
4. Getting a massage from a licensed massage therapist for back pain, when such treatment has been prescribed by the primary healthcare giver
5. Getting a chiropractic treatment for lower back pain due to discomforts of pregnancy without telling the primary healthcare provider
Question 2
The nurse notes a general increase in clients' use of complementary and alternative therapies. What should the nurse identify as reasons for the increase in these therapies? Select all that apply.
1. Increased media attention
2. The advent of the Internet
3. Increased international travel
4. The use of traditional Western medicine for treatment
5. Increased consumer awareness of the limitations of conventional medicine
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