The nurse understands that CAM therapies are popular with many patients.What is the most important thing for the nurse to know regarding safe use of CAM therapies? CAM therapies

A) Must be sensitive to the patient's culture
B) Need to be tested to establish their effectiveness
C) Should be determined by the patient
D) Chosen by the patient can bypass testing

CAM Therapies

Complementary and alternative medicine practices used to treat or prevent illness, which are not part of standard Western medical care.

Safe Use

The practice of utilizing products or substances in a manner that minimizes risk and prevents harm.

Patient's Culture

The integrated pattern of human behavior that includes thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of a racial, ethnic, religious, or social group, which can influence a patient's health beliefs and behaviors.