Question 1

What symptom would the nurse caring for a patient who practices Ayurveda assess for?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increased stool osmolality gap resulting from dehydration 
B)  Petechiae resulting from fine-needle punctures 
C)  Use of over-the-counter remedies intended for intended symptom 
D)  Magnets strategically placed on affected joints 
A)  An increased stool osmolality gap resulting from dehydration 
B)  Petechiae resulting from fine-needle punctures 
C)  Use of over-the-counter remedies intended for intended symptom 
D)  Magnets strategically placed on affected joints

Question 2

During an admission history and physical,a female patient states,"I use 5000 mg/day of calcium to prevent osteoporosis and to maintain health." The nurse should assess for what possible side effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive bleeding 
B)  Kidney stones 
C)  Lower blood sugar 
D)  Jaundice 
A)  Excessive bleeding 
B)  Kidney stones 
C)  Lower blood sugar 
D)  Jaundice

Question 3

A patient who is interested in herbal medicine attends a seminar to learn more about complementary alternative medicine (CAM).The nurse discusses what common belief related to all CAMs? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  The body is not able to repair itself;thus,natural remedies are used to inhibit the immune system. 
B)  Many different CAMs that focus on specific body parts and the mind are needed. 
C)  The focus of CAM is on an intervention for the diseased body part. 
D)  Each CAM treatment is unique to the person who is being treated. 
E)  Health promotion is incorporated into CAM. 
A)  The body is not able to repair itself;thus,natural remedies are used to inhibit the immune system. 
B)  Many different CAMs that focus on specific body parts and the mind are needed. 
C)  The focus of CAM is on an intervention for the diseased body part. 
D)  Each CAM treatment is unique to the person who is being treated. 
E)  Health promotion is incorporated into CAM.

Question 4

An older adult diagnosed with atrial fibrillation uses imagery to alter the dysrhythmia.The client is using which type of complementary alternative medicine (CAM)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ayurveda 
B)  Dosha 
C)  Homeopathy 
D)  Biofeedback 
A)  Ayurveda 
B)  Dosha 
C)  Homeopathy 
D)  Biofeedback

Question 5

A nurse investigates energy therapies and learns that which therapies would be included? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Qi gong 
B)  Osteopathy 
C)  Imagery 
D)  Healing touch 
E)  Magnet therapy 
A)  Qi gong 
B)  Osteopathy 
C)  Imagery 
D)  Healing touch 
E)  Magnet therapy

What symptom would the nurse caring for a patient who practices Ayurveda assess for?

During an admission history and physical,a female patient states,"I use 5000 mg/day of calcium to prevent osteoporosis and to maintain health." The nurse should assess for what possible side effect?

A patient who is interested in herbal medicine attends a seminar to learn more about complementary alternative medicine (CAM).The nurse discusses what common belief related to all CAMs? (Select all that apply. )

An older adult diagnosed with atrial fibrillation uses imagery to alter the dysrhythmia.The client is using which type of complementary alternative medicine (CAM)?

A nurse investigates energy therapies and learns that which therapies would be included? (Select all that apply. )

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What symptom would the nurse caring for a patient who practices Ayurveda assess for?

During an admission history and physical,a female patient states,"I use 5000 mg/day of calcium to prevent osteoporosis and to maintain health." The nurse should assess for what possible side effect?

A patient who is interested in herbal medicine attends a seminar to learn more about complementary alternative medicine (CAM).The nurse discusses what common belief related to all CAMs? (Select all that apply. )

An older adult diagnosed with atrial fibrillation uses imagery to alter the dysrhythmia.The client is using which type of complementary alternative medicine (CAM)?

A nurse investigates energy therapies and learns that which therapies would be included? (Select all that apply. )

The Evolution of Professional Nursing

The Contemporary Image of Professional Nursing

The Influence of Contemporary Trends and Issues on Nursing Education

Nursing Licensure and Certification

Theories of Nursing Practice

Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Paying for Health Care in America: Rising Costs and Challenges

Legal Issues in Nursing and Health Care

Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Nursing and Health Care

Cultural Competency and Social Issues in Nursing and Health Care

Palliative Care

Workforce Advocacy for a Professional Nursing Practice Environment

Collective Bargaining and Unions in Todays Workplace

Information Technology in the Clinical Setting

Emergency Preparedness and Response for Todays World

Nursing Leadership and Management

Budgeting Basics for Nurses

Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution

Effective Delegation and Supervision

Staffing and Nursing Care Delivery Models

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Health Policy and Politics: Get Involved

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Contemporary Nursing Roles and Career Opportunities

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