Asked by Olivia Leonard on Jun 28, 2024

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Jordan has been suffering from sinus pain for several months, and his physician prescribes over-the-counter decongestants and acupuncture. This is an example of ________ medicine.

A) conventional Western
B) alternative
C) curative
D) integrative

Integrative Medicine

The combination of conventional medicine with complementary practices and treatments that have proven to be safe and effective.

Over-the-counter Decongestants

Medications available without prescription that are used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract.

  • Explain the integration of conventional and complementary approaches in patient care.
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Zybrea KnightJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Integrative medicine combines conventional Western medicine with complementary and alternative therapies to provide holistic and individualized care. In this scenario, the physician is using both conventional medicine (over-the-counter decongestants) and alternative therapy (acupuncture) to address the patient's sinus pain.