Nurses using the holistic nursing model recognize natural healing abilities and incorporate complementary and alternative interventions because they are

• A. They are safe but not effective
• B. They replace traditional medical care
• C. They are effective, economical, noninvasive, non pharmacological complements to traditional medical care
• D. They are used only in settings with limited resources

Answer: (C)

Holistic nursing emphasizes the body’s natural healing abilities and uses complementary and alternative interventions to support, not replace, conventional care. This approach values therapies that are effective and affordable, and that are noninvasive and nonpharmacological, so they can enhance healing without adding unnecessary drugs or procedures. By integrating these modalities, nurses address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, often improving comfort, coping, and overall recovery while keeping the primary medical plan in place. These interventions are not about replacing traditional care, nor are they limited to settings with scarce resources; they can complement standard treatment in diverse healthcare environments.