A Client Asks a Nurse to Explain the Difference Between

Multiple Choice

A client asks a nurse to explain the difference between complementary and alternative medicine. Which is an appropriate nursing reply?

A) "Alternative medicine is a more acceptable practice than complementary medicine."
B) "Alternative and complementary medicine are terms that essentially mean the same thing."
C) "Complementary medicine disregards traditional medical approaches."
D) "Complementary therapies partner alternative medicine with traditional medical practice."