Exam 36: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis has been practicing tai chi regularly.Which of the following statements best shows the client's understanding of the value of this complementary therapy?

The nurse recognizes that which one of the following statements is correct concerning complementary and alternative medicine?

During the admission history,the client informs the nurse that she follows a macrobiotic diet.The nurse knows that the client's diet includes:

Acupuncture is contraindicated for which of the following clients?

Which of the following statements,made by a client experiencing anxiety who practices relaxation techniques regularly,requires follow-up by the nurse?

Research currently identifies which of the following as the primary reason nurses do not use complementary therapies?

The nurse is preparing a presentation on alternative therapies for a community group.The nurse should identify that herbal therapies are:

In selecting an appropriate alternative therapy,the nurse knows that the client who has Raynaud's disease with intermittent peripheral ischemia may benefit the most from:

A nurse and client are engaged in imagery training.The nurse shows the best understanding of the importance of selecting an appropriate focus when stating:

An elderly client in a nursing home describes to the nurse that they are lonely.Based on this information,the nurse believes the patient may benefit from which of the following complementary therapies?

Which of the following nursing statements best reflects the most therapeutic intervention regarding the client's need for human touch?

Which of the following clients is most likely to experience the best response from a complementary therapy?

The client asks "Is there anything else we can do to help control my pain?" The nurse's most informed suggestion concerning complementary therapies is:

The nurse is preparing to assist the client with meditation and breathing.In preparing to implement this therapy,the first step is to: