Which statement by the nurse best supports an understanding of complementary and/or alternative therapies in the treatment of clients?
A) "Alternative therapies are mainstay to conventional medical care."
B) "Complementary therapies should be avoided in advanced disease."
C) "Complementary therapies are evidence-based in theory."
D) "Alternative and complementary therapies are sensitive to culture and tradition."
D
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Complementary and alternative therapies are sensitive to culture and tradition and can be used in conjunction with, or independent of, conventional therapies. In advanced disease processes, complementary therapies can assist with comfort measures for the client.
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