Exam 34: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

The nurse uses a diagram to show the location of meridians,which are:

The nurse explains that _______________ are areas of skin that are innervated by the dorsal roots of the spinal cord,which are the basis of acupressure therapy.

The woman taking St.John's wort and ginseng daily is scheduled to have a hysterectomy in 3 weeks.The nurse would instruct the woman that:

The nurse clarifies that a person who is ____________ _____________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.

The nurse points out that light therapy is used in the treatment of patients with which disorder(s)? Select all that apply.

A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery.The nurse would recommend the essential oil of:

The practice of ____________ is a process of fascia pressure and stretching.

A parent asks the nurse,"What is guided imagery?" The nurse explains:

The nurse caring for a patient taking warfarin would report to the physician that the patient has disclosed that he also takes the herbal remedy of:

The pregnant patient with a stasis ulcer asks if she might be a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).The nurse's best response would be:

The nurse outlines what as the advantage(s)of alternative health care? Select all that apply.

The nurse clarifies that osteopathy combines which approach(es)to care? Select all that apply.

A young mother asks,"Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma?" The nurse's most helpful reply would be,"Yes.Children with asthma have found relief with the practice of:

A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort.The essential oil useful for children with chronic pain is:

The nurse clarifies that the difference between complementary therapy and alternative therapy is that complementary therapy:

The nurse reminds a parent who is considering homeopathic remedies for treatment of her child's asthma that the homeopathic remedies:

The nurse suggests which herb that is used for discomforts associated with menopause,such as hot flashes?

While taking care of a Navajo child,the nurse welcomes their folk healer,called a ___________.

When the breastfeeding mother tells the nurse she is taking large doses of vitamin C to keep up her energy,the nurse warns that large doses of vitamin C can cause her infant to have:

The nurse would caution parents that massage should not be considered as an alternative therapy for a child with: