Exam 19: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Which patient would be a candidate for biofeedback therapy?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking garlic for high cholesterol.Which assessment finding puts the patient at high risk for an adverse reaction?

Which is an example of allopathic treatment?

Which patient would be a candidate for animal-assisted therapy?

Which herbal supplement is likely to worsen symptoms for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis?

Which assessment finding indicates that the patient is not a candidate for acupuncture therapy?

The patient reports using chaparral to ease breathing.Which assessment finding leads the nurse to advise stopping the supplement immediately?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking ephedra for weight loss.Which assessment finding puts the patient at high risk for an adverse reaction?

Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the patient has begun to master the cognitive skill of receptivity?

The patient reports taking valerian root capsules regularly.What is the patient's rationale for taking the supplement?

Which assessment findings indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing a stress response?

Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for a patient using tai chi to relieve arthritis pain?

Which supplement will help minimize the discomfort of seasickness for a patient going on a sailing cruise?

The patient prefers to take an herbal supplement rather than the prescription medication ordered by the physician.Which is the most appropriate response of the nurse?

Which action by the nurse best demonstrates the concept of integrative nursing?