Which are ways in which complementary and alternative medicine are used in child health care? (Select all that apply.)
1. To replace traditional Western medicine practices
2. To coincide with traditional Western medicine practices
3. To ensure the child will remain healthy
4. To maintain positive energy around the child
5. To keep the child's body in balance
1, 2, 4, 5
Rationale:
1. Alternative therapies may be used instead of traditional Western medicine in child health care.
2. Alternative therapies are used instead of traditional Western medicine, Complementary therapies are often used with Western medicine in child health care.
3. Complementary and alternative therapies cannot ensure the child with remain healthy, but can be used to help prevent illnesses or assist in recovery from illnesses.
4. Energy fields are manipulated through practices such as Reiki and/or therapeutic touch may be used in child health care.
5. Therapeutic touch and massage and/or osteopathic manipulation may be used to balance the body in child health care.
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