The nurse is caring for a patient with mental illness who expresses interest in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). What main categories of CAM will the nurse include when providing education to the patient about CAM?
Select all that apply.
1. Natural
2. Non-traditional
3. Alternative
4. Mind and body practices
5. Allopathic and naturopathic practices
Answer: 1, 4
Explanation: The main categories of CAM are natural and mind and body practices. Allopathic is conventional medicine. Some may describe CAM treatments as non-traditional, alternative, and naturopathic; however, these terms are not the main categories of CAM.
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