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Zulu123 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What is the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy?

a. Complementary therapy must be administered by a medical doctor.
b. Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy.
c. Complementary therapy replaces conventional therapy.
d. Complementary therapy is administered to a group of patients at the same time.

Question 2

A young mother asks, Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma? Which form of alternative medicine would be the most helpful for the nurse to suggest?

a. Reflexology
b. Rolfing
c. Guided imagery
d. Acupressure

josephsuarez · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Complementary therapy is administered with conventional therapy, such as massage with muscle relaxants for low back pain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The use of guided imagery has helped relieve some of the symptoms of asthma.