A Pregnant Patient Tells the Nurse That She Takes Part

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient tells the nurse that she takes part in complementary and alternative therapies to maintain wellness. Which situation that she describes would the nurse consider a risk?

A) Getting a massage from a licensed massage therapist for back pain, prescribed by the primary caregiver
B) Trying out a homeopathic medicine from a friend to reduce swelling in the legs
C) Getting a chiropractic treatment for lower back pain due to discomforts of pregnancy without telling the primary healthcare provider
D) Taking an herbal preparation suggested by a health food store worker for treatment of leg pain
E) Joining a group that practices tai chi weekly to help with physical fitness and movement