Many alternative and complementary therapies share which of the following concepts?
1. The use of herbs is a cornerstone of good health.
2. Patients are capable of decision making and should be a part of the health care team.
3. Touch should be used to relieve pain and reduce anxiety.
4. Patients should place the responsibility for their health and healing in the hands of alternative healers.
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1. Incorrect. Proper nutrition, adequate rest, relaxation, exercise, and emotional health, not herbs, are cornerstones of good health.
2. Correct. The emphasis of alternative and complementary therapies is that the patient is viewed as a whole being, capable of decision making, and an integral part of the health care team.
3. Incorrect. The use of touch has many forms and is used for a multitude of purposes in-cluding increased circulation, decreasing edema, promoting lymphatic drainage, relieving muscle tension, and improving the functioning of certain body systems.
4. Incorrect. The road to healing is an individual journey; patients are encouraged to take responsibility for their health and healing.
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