A client with hyperlipidemia is taking niacinamide (niacin). The nurse understands this to be which type of treatment?
A) Herbal therapy
B) Complementary therapy
C) Alternative therapy
D) Conventional therapy
C
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Niacin is a biologically based therapy (vitamin) that can assist in lowering cholesterol levels. Biologically based practices used alone are considered alternative therapy. Niacin would not be considered conventional in the treatment of hyperlipidemia and unless used in conjunction with a prescription drug would not be considered complementary. Niacin is not an herbal preparation.
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