Which of the following treatments for a client with stress is considered symptomatic rather than curative?
A) Shock treatment
B) Spiritual healing
C) Drug treatment
D) Touch therapy
C
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Drug treatment is considered symptomatic rather than curative. Anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids are typically given to treat the symptoms of various psychosomatic diseases. Herbs may interact with over-the-counter and prescribed medications. However, such an interaction causes the therapeutic action of the medication to either increase or decrease various psychosomatic diseases. Shock treatment may not help a client with stress. Spiritual healing restores health through a higher power, god, or metaphysical force. It is not considered symptomatic rather than curative treatment. Touch therapy is helpful for physical disabilities and will not help a client with stress.
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