Which of the following is an example of a complementary and alternative form of treatment or medicine?
a. Herbal medicines
b. Sterile dressing changes
c. Pain medications
d. Influenza (flu) vaccine
A
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes those treatments outside of traditional medicine. Sterile dressings, pain medications, and influenza vaccines are traditional treatments. The use of herbs and spices are common CAM treatments.
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