A Patient Tells the Nurse, "I Prefer to Treat My

Multiple Choice

A patient tells the nurse, "I prefer to treat my physical problems with herbs and vitamins. They are natural substances, and natural products are safe." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) "Natural substances tend to be safer than conventional medical remedies."
B) "Natural remedies give you the idea that you are controlling your treatment."
C) "The word natural can be a marketing term used to imply a product is healthy, but that's not always true."
D) "You should not treat your own physical problems. You should see your health care provider for these problems."