Exam 8: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse about the use of fish oil supplements to help decrease symptoms. The best response by the nurse is that

Which information obtained by the nurse when admitting a patient with osteoarthritis indicates a need for patient teaching?

During a routine health examination, the patient tells the nurse that about using a variety of herbal therapies for health maintenance. In discussing the use of herbs, the nurse cautions the patient that

The nurse observes a patient who uses acupressure applying pressure to the right hand between the thumb and first finger. Which comment by the nurse is most appropriate?

A patient who has nausea associated with chemotherapy asks the nurse whether there are any complementary and alternative therapies that might be effective. The nurse should discuss the use of

A patient with fibromyalgia has chronic pain and stiffness. The nurse suggests that a therapy that might be appropriate for this patient is

A patient who uses multiple herbal products is scheduled to undergo knee-replacement surgery. The nurse informs the patient that herbs that should be discontinued at least 3 weeks before surgery include (Select all that apply.)

To monitor the effectiveness of ginkgo, the nurse evaluates the patient's

While obtaining a health history of a patient who has a large infected wound to the foot, the nurse learns that the patient has taken goldenseal to boost immune function rather than taking antibiotics for the infection. Which action by the nurse is initially most appropriate?

To evaluate the effect of aromatherapy on a patient after surgery, the nurse will

A patient treated with antihypertensive medication is planning to start using meditation to promote relaxation and reduced anxiety. The nurse cautions the patient that

The nurse determines that an alternative therapy is being used by the patient who

Which information obtained by the nurse during the preoperative assessment of a patient is most important to assess further?

A patient who develops frequent upper respiratory infections (URIs) asks the nurse whether any herbal therapies might help. The nurse suggests that the patient try

A patient with chronic headaches seeks treatment from a nurse trained in Therapeutic Touch. The nurse explains to the patient that Therapeutic Touch involves