Exam 46: Holistic Healing

The nurse understands that complementary and alternative modalities (CAM) therapies are popular with many patients. What is the most important thing for the nurse to know regarding safe use of CAM therapies? CAM therapies:

The health and well-being of a holistic nurse in relation to helping patients constitute an important part of the healing process. A method that would be helpful to nurses in fostering their own health and the health of their patients is:

A patient has been taking herbal remedies to decrease blood pressure. The patient is convinced that this has reduced his blood pressure and he refuses to take a prescribed antihypertensive medication. The nurse checks his blood pressure reading during an office visit, with the following results: left arm: 130/94, 140/86, and 160/90 mm Hg. With this information, what is the nurse's best response to the patient's refusal to take antihypertensive medications?

Massage is one of the oldest forms of healing. It involves the manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues. Although it is relaxing, it is not advisable for everyone. In which of the following scenarios would a massage be contraindicated? Select all that apply.

A client has a diagnosis of chronic pain. The physician has prescribed tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram) for the pain. The patient also receives therapeutic touch (TT) from a practitioner three times a week. In this situation, TT is considered to be which of the following?

Which of the following beliefs is an essential component of holistic healthcare? Select all that apply.

The concept of holism focuses on which of the following?

The health clinic nurse is interviewing a new patient. The nurse asks questions about the patient's self-care and about his healthcare providers. Which statement is likely to yield the most information from the patient regarding the use of complementary and alternative modalities (CAM)?

A client undergoing chemotherapy becomes very anxious and stressed just before every 3-week treatment. Which of the following would be an appropriate therapy for this person to learn?

The nurse is caring for a patient who had radiation therapy after removal of a tumor. The patient, without consulting his primary provider, added nutritional therapy and the use of acupuncture. The treatments chosen by the patient are examples of what type of treatments?

The nurse understands that there are potential risks with herb use, just as there are risks with standard Western medications. These risks with herb use include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A client wishes to avoid taking blood pressure medications. He is watching his diet and exercising. In addition, a complementary and alternative modalities (CAM) therapist has recommended an alternative therapy that will allow him to learn voluntary control over his blood pressure. What type of therapy is the therapist probably recommending?

An elderly client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is having difficulty sleeping and does not wish to see a medical practitioner. Which of the following strategies should the nurse discourage the client from using or urge him to see a physician before beginning the therapy? The client has not used any of these therapies in the past. Select all that apply.

A client tells the nurse that he is having difficulty sleeping. He says, "I don't want to use sleeping pills, but I'm thinking about getting some melatonin." Which of the following statements is the priority teaching point that the nurse should include in a response to the client?

The nurse in a women's health clinic, educates patients about the benefits of probiotic therapy. Today, the nurse is working with a patient complaining of recurrent vaginal yeast infections. The patient's laboratory tests confirm Candida albicans. Which statement helps the nurse to determine that the patient needs more teaching regarding probiotic therapy?

Herbs are used in a number of ways in complementary and alternative modalities (CAM). Why might a patient choose to use CAM for healing? Select all that apply.

Herbal products are very popular worldwide for the prevention and treatment of illness. As a nurse you should:

Which of the following complementary and alternative modalities may be considered alternative medical systems? Select all that apply.

A patient is receiving healthcare focused on his illness and counteracting his symptoms. What type of healthcare is he receiving?

The nurse is caring for a patient, who recently emigrated from India. The patient states the reason for the visit is for a well-patient visit. While taking the patient's history, the nurse ascertains that the patient is using ayurvedic herbal remedies. Which statement below assists the nurse to determine whether the patient understands the pros and cons of these herbal remedies?