A patient is using guided imagery to avoid analgesics during her labor and delivery. Which type of therapy is this?
a. Alternative therapy
b. Complementary therapy
c. Adjunct therapy
d. Mainstream therapy
ANS: A
Alternative therapy, sometimes called "unconventional" therapy, refers to a therapy used instead of conventional or mainstream therapy. This patient is using imagery instead of analgesics. Complementary therapy refers to a therapy used in addition to a conventional therapy. Adjunct also means "in addition to"; mainstream therapy in this circumstance would likely involve analgesics.
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