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Nursing Role in Complementary
and Alternative Therapies
• Nurses need to be aware of their state nurse
practice act with regard to complementary therapies
and to practice accordingly within the scope of the
law.
• Nurses work closely with their patients and are in the
unique position of becoming familiar with the
patient’s religious and cultural viewpoints and
existential issues.
• Nurses may be able to determine which CAM
therapies would be more appropriately aligned with
these beliefs and offer recommendations
accordingly.
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