The Patient with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Tells the Home Health

Multiple Choice

The patient with irritable bowel syndrome tells the home health nurse she is going to an acupuncturist for therapy for her condition.Which of the following would be the best nursing response?

A) "Go for it.Alternative medicine does great things."
B) "YIKES! An acupuncturist?"
C) "It may help,but there has been no clinical proof of its effectiveness."
D) "You should confirm that the acupuncturist is licensed."