Exam 35: Integrative and Complimentary Therapies

A nurse plans health education for a patient who is having difficulty sleeping and wants to try a natural supplement. Which substance should the nurse recommend to the patient?

A patient wants to learn more about integrative therapies. Which resource should the nurse suggest for the most reliable information?

A patient asks, "What is the major difference between conventional health care and traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine (TCAM)?" Which of the following is the nurse's best reply?

Which vitamin is thought to improve anxiety and depression?

A patient reports good results from taking an herb to manage migraine headache pain. The nurse confirms there are no hazardous interactions between the herb and the patient's current prescription drugs. Select the nurse's best comment to the patient.

A patient shows a nurse this advertisement: "Our product is a scientific breakthrough helpful for depression, anxiety, and sleeplessness. Made from an ancient formula, it stimulates circulation and excretes toxins. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back." Select the nurse's best response.

Which patient would most likely benefit from taking St. John's wort?

A patient reports, "Last night I had several mixed drinks at a party. When I got home, I had difficulty falling sleep. I made two cups of herbal tea with valerian. This morning, I feel very groggy and have a headache." The nurse should explain which of the following?

For patients with which co-morbid diagnosis would it be most important for the nurse to urge immediate discontinuation of kava kava?

A patient who emigrated from India is hospitalized. The patient and family use Ayurvedic medicine. The nurse wants to alter this patient's care so that it is more comfortable and familiar. What changes from usual Western practice should be considered?

A patient has just completed 6 weeks of electroconvulsive therapy. When visiting the clinic for a follow-up visit, the patient reports taking ginkgo for memory enhancement. Which nursing diagnosis applies?

Which traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine (TCAM) method is associated with using allergy injections of small amounts of an allergen in solution?

An immigrant from China needs a colonic resection but is anxious and reluctant about surgery. This patient usually follows traditional Chinese health practices. Which comment by the nurse would most likely reduce the patient's anxiety and reluctance?

A patient has tried a variety of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine (TCAM) approaches to manage health concerns. The nurse asks, "How is going to TCAM practitioners different from seeing your medical doctors?" How is the patient most likely to respond?

A patient says, "I have taken megadoses of vitamin E for 3 months to improve my circulation, but I think I feel worse." Which action should the nurse take first?

A patient tells the nurse, "I have a hard time sleeping and find that my sleeping pill only works when I take valerian as well." How should the nurse respond?

A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having problems with my memory. I read some information on the Internet and started taking ginkgo." Select the nurse's best response.

A patient diagnosed with depression tells the nurse, "I want to try supplementing my selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor with St. John's wort." Which action should the nurse take first?

What is the term used in Canada to describe energy drinks?

A patient tells the nurse, "I prefer to treat my physical problems with herbs and vitamins. They are natural substances, and natural products are safe." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?