A patient with chronic back pain informs the nurse he has been receiving therapeutic touch in addition to his medications.This type of therapy is best classified as

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Therapeutic touch is an example of complementary therapy, which is used in addition to conventional medical treatments. It is not considered pharmacotherapy or biologic therapy because it does not involve medications or the use of biological agents. Drug-absence therapy is not a recognized type of therapy.

A Patient with Chronic Back Pain Informs the Nurse He