The nurse reviews a list of patients scheduled for appointments in a cancer clinic and notes the types of treatments each patient is using. Which patients are using complementary therapy? (Select all that apply.)
a. A 74-year-old with leukemia uses self-hypnosis prior to a bone marrow biopsy.
b. A 17-year-old with sarcoma practices relaxation and imagery during radiation therapy.
c. A 66-year-old with lymphoma uses headphones to listen to music during chemotherapy.
d. A 41-year-old with breast cancer chooses to have radiation therapy instead of a mastectomy.
e. A 52-year-old with colon cancer stops chemotherapy and goes to Mexico for shark cartilage therapy.
ANS: A, B, C
A. B. C. Complementary therapy refers to a therapy used in addition to a conventional therapy. Guided imagery, self-hypnosis, music, and relaxation techniques are all examples of complementary therapy. D. Radiation is a conventional medical treatment option. E. Shark cartilage in place of chemotherapy is considered alternative therapy.
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