Exam 33: Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she got relief from nausea when she had a therapy that involves pressure and massage on meridian sites. The nurse recognizes the description of this therapy as:

While taking care of a Navajo child, the nurse welcomes their folk healer, called a ____________________.

The nurse uses a diagram to show the location of meridians, which are:

The nurse clarifies that the difference between coomplementary therapy and alternative therapy is that complementary therapy:

When the young mother asks, "Do you think it's okay to give my baby herbal remedies?" the nurses's most helpful reply would be:

The nurse outlines the advantages of alternative health care as: Select all that apply.

The nurse would caution parents that massage should NOT be considered as an alternative therapy for a child with:

The nurse reminds a parent who is considering homeopathic remedies for treatment of her child's asthma that the homeopathic remedies:

The nurse caring for a patient takeing warfaren would report to the physician that the patient has disclosed that he also takes the herbal remedy of:

The woman taking St. John's wort and gensing daily is scheduled to have a hysterectomy in 3 weeks. The nurse would instruct the woman that:

The nurse explains that ____________________ are areas of skin that are innervated by the dorsal roots of the spinal cord, which are the basis of acupressure therapy.

A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort. The essential oil useful for children with chronic pain is:

The nurse clarifies that a person who is ______________ ________________ demonstrates sensitivity and respect for different practices and philosophies.

The nurse points out that in the CAM technique of light, healing is used in the treatment of persons with:

A pregnant woman wishes to use aromatherapy during her labor and delivery. The nurse would recommend the esentail oil of:

A parent asks the nurse, "What is guided imagery?" The nurse explains:

The nurse suggests the herb that is used for discomforts associated with menopause such as hot flashes, which is: