The nurse is conducting a community health-education program concerning alternative/complementary therapies.Which of the following should be included in the presentation?

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Alternative/complementary therapy is gaining popularity in both hospital and outpatient settings.It is used as an adjunct to traditional medicine and focuses on all aspects of being (e.g., environmental, spiritual), not just herbal products.Alternative/complementary therapies involve a wide variety of formats and modalities discussed throughout the chapter.Herbal therapies are but one component.Interest in alternative/complementary therapies has not waned.A 2012 National Health Interview Survey identified that people in the United States use CAM modalities and they spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on CAM.Alternative and complementary practices are moving into mainstream medical practice.Many traditional medical centers now include a holistic viewpoint and integrative therapies, including Harvard, Stanford, Duke, and the Mayo Clinic.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Community Health-Education Program Concerning Alternative/complementary