Exam 7: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Which of these complementary and alternative therapies should the nurse suggest to a patient who has elevated triglyceride levels?

After the charge nurse has completed orienting a new staff nurse, which action by the staff nurse indicates that further education about complementary and alternative therapy may be needed?

A patient with chronic headaches seeks treatment from a nurse trained in Healing Touch (HT). During the HT session, the nurse will

Which information will the nurse include when discussing the use of herbal remedies with a patient who uses a variety of herbs for health maintenance?

Which information obtained by the nurse during the preoperative assessment of a patient is most important to assess further?

A patient who uses multiple herbal products is scheduled to undergo knee replacement surgery. The nurse informs the patient that herbs that should be discontinued at least 2 to 3 weeks before surgery include (select all that apply)

A patient who has a chronic foot wound tells the nurse about using herbal therapies to boost immune function rather than taking antibiotics. Which action should the nurse take first?

A patient with fibromyalgia has back pain and stiffness. The nurse suggests that a therapy that might be appropriate for this patient is

A patient who develops frequent upper respiratory infections (URIs) asks the nurse whether any herbal therapies might help. The nurse suggests that the patient try

A patient who has nausea associated with chemotherapy asks the nurse whether there are any complementary and alternative therapies that might be effective. The nurse should discuss the use of

Which information obtained by the nurse when admitting a patient with osteoarthritis may indicate a need for patient teaching?