A client tells the nurse that she uses alternative forms of health care to help with her chronic health problems. The nurse realizes that which of the following would be considered alternative forms of health care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Acupuncture
2. Chiropractic
3. Weight lifting
4. Cycling
5. Massage
6. Yoga
1, 2, 5, 6
Complementary alternative medicine therapies are numerous and include acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, and yoga. Weight lifting and cycling are not complementary alternative medicine therapies.
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