Exam 19: Complementary and Alternative Healing Modalities

A client who has a long-standing history of depression has been on a prescribed antidepressant for several months and states that he has also been trying St.John's wort.Which vital sign should the nurse assess for possible adverse effects?

A client was in a motor vehicle crash where he sustained injury to his spinal cord that has resulted in difficulty with balance and holding his posture.Which should the nurse suggest the client consider?

The client asks whether herbal medicines are a "good idea." What should the nurse respond?

A client living in a long-term care center has been withdrawn and subdued,and does not eat in the dining room because of embarrassment about her physical decline.What might the nurse suggest that provides opportunities for unconditional love,achievement of trust,responsibility,and empathy toward others?

The nurse is teaching a client regarding the use of herbal preparations.Which statements should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply)

A home health nurse is working with a client who has had to quit his job after a serious injury and whose future employability is uncertain.The client states that his life has no meaning or purpose anymore and that he feels lonely and abandoned.What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?

A client comes to the family planning clinic for follow-up and is currently taking an oral contraceptive.During the interview assessment,the client states she has been using some "natural medicines." Which herbal preparation should alert the nurse to a possible interaction with oral contraceptives?

A client with degenerative joint disease comes to the clinic and states that he has been reading a lot about essential oils that are helpful for "stomach problems." The nurse should offer the client information about the use of which oil?

A client tells the nurse about an appointment to see an Ayurveda health care practitioner for a specific chronic health problem.What should the nurse instruct the client to expect when visiting this practitioner? (Select all that apply)

After having a difficult time saying "no" when asked to work yet another overtime shift,the nurse begins to feel overwhelmed and irritable.As a method to most effectively promote self-healing,what should this nurse do?

While completing a health history and assessment,the nurse suspects that a client of Latino descent uses curanderismo for health care.What client information did the nurse use to make this determination? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is instructing a client on meditation and relaxation.Which information should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply)

A client visits a clinic that integrates Western medicine with complementary therapies.Which therapies might the client utilize and believe to keep the flow of qi at a therapeutic level?

A client who resides in a long-term care facility has no family or visitors.Her only social contacts are with the staff.The client is confined to bed and is not able to communicate verbally.As part of the client's care plan,the nurses provide massage therapy three times a week.What is the main benefit of this intervention for this client?

A client has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress syndrome and has difficulty sleeping because of recurrent nightmares.In working with this client to overcome the problem,what should the nurse implement as part of therapy?

A client has been undergoing therapy as a victim of severe emotional abuse.The goal of the client's therapy is to gain self-control of the situation,improve self-esteem,and become self-sufficient.Which application should the nurse suggest become a part of the client's therapy sessions?

During a clinic appointment,a client prescribed medication for glaucoma reports vision problems.When taking a medication history,which herbal preparation should the nurse identify as being problematic for this client?

A client undergoing chemotherapy becomes very anxious and stressed just before the treatments.Which would be an appropriate therapy for this person to learn?

A nurse working on an Alzheimer's unit notes that just before the supper hour,many of the residents become more anxious and confused-exhibiting typical "sundowner's syndrome"-making the evening meal an unpleasant ordeal.As a method to try to decrease their turmoil during this time,which therapy should the nurse introduce into the daily routine?

A client comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of feeling "dirty inside" and asks the nurse how colonics would work to improve the client's overall well-being.What should the nurse respond to this client?