Which of the following statements made by a client regarding complementary therapy indicates a need for further clarification?
A. "My doctor said it was okay to use complementary therapy for cancer treatment, so I will cancel my radiation treatments."
B. "I'm hoping that massage therapy will help reduce the amount of pain medication I use for my myalgia."
C. "I think it helps me get better faster when I picture the drugs punching out the germs in my body."
D. "Prayer is a form of therapy."
A
Complementary therapies are intended to be used with, rather than to replace, traditional forms of therapy to integrate the mind, body, and spirit into the healing process.
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