A Young Adult Experiencing Pain States,"I Want to See a Chiropractor,but

Multiple Choice

A young adult experiencing pain states,"I want to see a chiropractor,but I don't have any money.However,I do have health insurance." What is the most appropriate response the nurse can provide regarding payment for this form of health care service?

A) "Most insurance companies will pay for chiropractic treatment."
B) "Because chiropractors are not required to be licensed,services must be paid for by the patient."
C) "Chiropractic medicine is a new complementary alternative medicine (CAM) therapy that has not yet been recognized by insurance companies."
D) "Chiropractic medicine is more than 100 years old,but because it is preventive in nature,it is not covered by most insurance."