A client has a diagnosis of chronic pain. The physician has prescribed tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram) for the pain. The patient also receives therapeutic touch (TT) from a practitioner three times a week. In this situation, TT is considered to be which of the following?

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Therapeutic Touch (TT) is considered a complementary modality when it is used in conjunction with conventional medical treatments such as medication (in this case, tramadol hydrochloride for chronic pain). This means it complements the primary treatment without replacing it.

A Client Has a Diagnosis of Chronic Pain