Which of the Following Best Describes How Complementary and Alternative

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how complementary and alternative therapies differ from traditional health care? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Alternative therapies have been documented as ineffective.
• B) Complementary medicine is expanding because of paid media coverage.
• C) Nurses rarely are involved in complementary or alternative therapies.
• D) Providers vary in training and licensure.
• E) Reimbursement is often unavailable.
• F) Alternative therapies lack any research related to their effectiveness.

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