A patient has informed the nurse that he has been conducting online research into complementary therapies for the treatment of his depression
Which of the following factors has most led to the increased use of complementary and alternative medicine?
A) Dissatisfaction with Western medicine
B) Low cost
C) Poor coordination of traditional health care services
D) Documented efficacy
Ans: A
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become a mainstream part of U.S. health care. One major reason for this development is the general dissatisfaction of many clients with Western (allopathic) medicine. Cost, coordination, and documentation of efficacy are lesser factors.
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