Exam 6: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

A patient who develops frequent upper respiratory infections (URIs)asks the nurse whether any herbal therapies might help.Which herbal supplement should the nurse recommend?

The nurse assesses a patient with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.Which finding would indicate a need for patient teaching?

Which complementary and alternative therapy should the nurse suggest to a patient who has elevated triglyceride levels?

A patient who uses multiple herbal products is scheduled for knee replacement surgery.Which herbal products should the nurse instruct the patient to discontinue at least 2 to 3 weeks before surgery ?

A patient undergoing chemotherapy complains of nausea and asks the nurse whether there are any complementary and alternative therapies that may help.Which therapy should the nurse recommend to the patient?

Which action by a new staff nurse indicates that further teaching about complementary and alternative therapy may be needed?

Which is the most appropriate therapy for the nurse to suggest for a patient with chronic low back pain from osteoarthritis?

When admitting a patient who has diabetes and poorly controlled glucose levels,the nurse obtains the information shown in the accompanying figure about the patient's use of complementary and alternative therapies.Which information is most important to report to the health care provider?

Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take when a patient with a chronic wound voices the preference of taking herbs to boost immunity rather than prescribed antibiotics?

Which nursing actions can the registered nurse (RN)delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)? ?

Which information should the nurse include when discussing the use of herbal remedies with a patient?

The nurse teaches a patient about Healing Touch.Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse performs a preoperative assessment on a patient before surgery.Which finding would require immediate follow-up by the nurse?