Discussion: Holistic Care And Treatments
To prepare for this Discussion:
• Review the Resources pertaining to alternative therapies.
• Select one of the following areas where alternative therapies are being used:
o Cancer treatment
o Cancer symptom management
o End-of-life care
o Palliative care
• Find at least one scholarly journal article discussing alternative therapies in your chosen subtopic.
Respond to the following:
• Identify at least one challenge associated with the nurse's role in providing alternative therapies for patient care.
• Explain how the nurse might integrate the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) approaches in your chosen subtopic and discuss the ethical issues nurses may face.
• What are the main elements you would include in a teaching plan for nurses on the use of CAM in your chosen subtopic?
• What is the shared role of the nurse and patient in developing care plans?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.