Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Instructions
The nurse is admitting a patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The patient is admitted for a painful, swollen, reddened lower left extremity. While the nurse is obtaining the patient’s medical history, the nurse questions the patient regarding the use of any complementary or alternative therapies. Why is the nurse interested in this information?

Things to consider:

1) Pathophysiology

2) Etiology

3) Diagnostic testing needed

4) Cultural Background

5) Communication(Teaching and education)

6) Vital signs

7) Infection control measures

8) Nursing Process

9) Assessment

10 Prioritization

11) Alternative Therapies