A Nurse Is Assessing a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The patient expresses his intent to pursue complementary and alternative therapies. What fact should underlie the nurses response to the patient?

A) New evidence shows CAM to be as effective as medical treatment.
B) CAM therapies negate many of the benefits of medications.
C) CAM therapies typically do more harm than good.
D) Evidence shows minimal benefits from most CAM therapies.