NCLEX RN Practice Question
A nurse is preparing a care plan for a client with a newly diagnosed chronic illness. The client expresses that they believe in traditional healing practices and want to consult a healer from their cultural community in addition to receiving medical treatment. What would be the most appropriate action for the nurse?
Encourage the client to prioritize traditional healing practices and assure them that medical care is optional for their condition.
Inform the client that traditional healing practices are not supported by evidence and recommend medical treatment as one of the available options.
Collaborate with the client to integrate their preference for traditional healing practices with their medical treatment plan.
Advise the client to consider limiting traditional healing practices to avoid interfering with their prescribed medical treatments.