HMS, HAG 2025 HSC 11 MC

A doctor prescribes chemotherapy for a patient diagnosed with cancer.

Which of the following is an example of a complementary health care approach that the doctor could suggest as part of the treatment plan for this patient?

Use surgery instead of chemotherapy
Use surgery alongside chemotherapy
Use acupuncture instead of chemotherapy
Use acupuncture alongside chemotherapy

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\(D\)

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D is correct: Complementary approaches work alongside conventional treatments; acupuncture supplements chemotherapy for symptom management

Other Options:

A is incorrect: “Instead of” indicates alternative therapy replacement, not complementary approach alongside treatment
B is incorrect: Surgery is conventional medical treatment, not complementary healthcare approach
C is incorrect: Using acupuncture “instead of” replaces conventional treatment rather than complementing it