Exam 36: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Nurses who are interested in practicing CAM therapy can,with minimum preparation,incorporate which of the following into their nursing practice?

A client undergoing chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer drinks ginger tea to help manage the resulting nausea.Which of the following medications should the nurse review for interactions?

In selecting an appropriate alternative therapy,the nurse knows that the client who may benefit the most from the passive type of relaxation is one who is experiencing:

A client seeking care for stress tells the nurse that he is interested in seeking holistic care that incorporates body,mind,and spirit.The nurse knows that which of the following CAM therapies may be beneficial to him?

A client at the clinic informs the nurse during an examination that he has been taking chaparral as an anticancer agent.The client asks if there is any reason why this remedy should not be taken.The nurse responds accurately when telling the client that chaparral:

The client has a history of gastrointestinal problems and has used herbal remedies in the past.The nurse expects that this client will be taking:

A client is discussing his use of biofeedback.Which of the following client statements shows the best understanding of success?

Which of the following statements made by a nurse shows the most appropriate understanding of "skin hunger"?

In selecting alternative therapies,the nurse recognizes that therapeutic touch may be most effective with a:

The nurse is discussing the importance of human touch with the family of a comatose client.The daughter states "I love my mother but I find it so hard to touch her when she's like this." Which of the following nursing statements reflects the most therapeutic response?

The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is substantially higher than it was on their last annual checkup.On questioning,the nurse learns that the client has been taking herbal therapy.The nurse understand that which of the following herbs is a central nervous stimulant that can cause a rise in blood pressure?

A client is dealing with chronic pain.The nurse suggests implementation of relaxation techniques.The nurse's most informed response to the client's question "How is relaxing going to help my pain?" would be:

The nurse is aware of the positive responses that may be obtained with the use of alternative therapies.A benefit that the client can gain from relaxation therapy is a decrease in:

A nurse needs to be alert to possible negative responses to biobehavioral therapies.Clients who have reacted negatively have most often experienced:

The client asks the nurse about different herbal therapies that may promote physical endurance and reduce stress.Based on the client's request,the nurse provides information on:

The nurse's most informed response to the client's question "What is a complementary therapy?" would be:

A practitioner or client who uses traditional Chinese medicine bases the therapy on the primary concept of:

In gathering information for the admission data base,the nurse discovers that a client who was admitted to the hospital for a total hip replacement has been taking ginkgo biloba to help with their memory.The nurse knows that this may cause an interaction with which of the medications that will likely be ordered for the client?

A client recently experienced the loss of their significant other and has symptoms of distress.In selecting a complementary therapy,the nurse knows that the client may benefit the most from:

A client diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes shares with the nurse that he has been using meditation to deal with the chronic pain he experiences from an old back injury.Which of the following questions shows the best understanding of the effects of meditation on the client's systemic functions?