A patient is taking a drug for treatment of depression. The health care provider has also recommended relaxation therapy. In this case, relaxation would be considered a(n):
a. Supplementary treatment
b. Complementary therapy
c. Unscientific approach
d. Alternative therapy
ANS: B
A complementary therapy is used along with traditional therapy. Alternative therapies are unconventional forms of therapy that generally replace or substitute for traditional treatment.
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