Which of the following complementary and alternative modalities may be considered alternative medical systems? Select all that apply
a. Acupuncture
b. Prayer
c. Ayurveda
d. Aromatherapy
A, C
Acupuncture and ayurveda are considered alternative medical systems. Prayer is a mind–body intervention, and aromatherapy is a biologically based therapy.
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a. Encouraging the woman to try various upright positions, including squatting and standing. b. Telling the woman to start pushing as soon as her cervix is fully dilated. c. Continuing an epidural anesthetic so pain is reduced and the woman can relax. d. Coaching the woman to use sustained, 10- to 15-second, closed-glottis bearing-down efforts with each contraction.