Question 1

The nurse clarifies that nontraditional remedies are becoming popular because:

Accepted Answer

Alternative remedies are frequently available without a prescription and can be self-taught.The fees of the practitioners are much less than physicians,and the remedies are not invasive.The remedies may conflict with regular medications,however.

Question 2

The nurse explains that by adopting the "sick role," the person who is ill is:

Accepted Answer

The sick role allows the patient the time to recover by exempting him or her from the usual obligations with the expectation that the patient will seek remedy and recover.

Question 3

The nurse describes yoga as an alternative therapy that creates a __________________ intervention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse describes yoga as an alternative...

Question 4

The nurse explains that the patient who is taking Valium for a nervous disorder but is also taking passion flower tablets to combat symptoms is using a combination of traditional and alternative therapy that is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse explains that the patient who...

Question 5

A tendency of biologic systems to maintain stability of the internal environment while continually adjusting to changes is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A tendency of biologic systems to maintain...

Question 6

The nurse initiates the first step in helping patients to increase adaptability,which is to:

Accepted Answer

Nurses can help patients deal with stress by identifying the patient's usual methods of coping or adapting.

Question 7

The nurse is aware that most nontraditional therapies are based on the concept that illness is caused by:

Accepted Answer

Alternate therapies are designed to recreate harmony and balance with the environment.

Question 8

When the caregiver is frustrated and is complaining of being overwhelmed,the nurse can assist by:

Accepted Answer

Taking over the care is not a permanent solution.Seeking a helpful support group,listening,seeking assistance from a home health agency,and making a daily schedule to help the caregiver identify duties that can be put aside are all helpful in coping with stress.

Question 9

The term that the nurse uses to refer to persons who fail to maintain treatment protocols is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term that the nurse uses to...

Quiz 8: Health and Illness