Alternative and complementary therapies:
1. replace conventional Western modalities of treatment.
2. are used by only a small number of American adults.
3. recognize the value of patients' input into their health care.
4. focus primarily on the disease an individual is experiencing.
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1. Incorrect. Alternative and complementary therapies are part of an integrative approach to health care.
2. Incorrect. An increasing number of American adults are seeking alternative and comple-mentary health care options.
3. Correct. Many popular alternative healing modalities offer human-centered care based on philosophies that recognize the value of the patient's input and honor the individual's beliefs, values, and desires.
4. Incorrect. Alternative healing modalities offer a holistic approach to health, focusing on the whole person, not just the disease.
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