The nurse is caring for a patient with schizophrenia who takes herbal supplements along with prescribed medication to treat the condition. What type of CAM is the patient utilizing?
1. Allopathic medicine
2. Integrative medicine
3. Alternative medicine
4. Complementary medicine
Answer: 4
Explanation: Complementary medicine refers to the use of CAM in conjunction with conventional medicine. Alternative medicine refers to the use of CAM in place of conventional medicine. Allopathic medicine is traditional medicine. Integrative medicine refers to a practice that combines both conventional and CAM treatments for which there is high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness.
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