Question 1

A client tells the nurse about an appointment to see an Ayurveda health care practitioner for a specific chronic health problem.What should the nurse instruct the client to expect when visiting this practitioner?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Ayurveda often includes dietary recommendations (A), exercise programs (C), and herbal preparations (E) as part of its holistic approach to health. Sweat lodges and acupuncture are not typically part of traditional Ayurvedic practices.

Question 2

While completing a health history and assessment,the nurse suspects that a client of Latino descent uses curanderismo for health care.What client information did the nurse use to make this determination?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While completing a health history and assessment,the...

Question 3

A client was in a motor vehicle crash where he sustained injury to his spinal cord that has resulted in difficulty with balance and holding his posture.Which should the nurse suggest the client consider?

Accepted Answer

Animal-assisted therapy involves the use of animals in a therapeutic setting to improve physical, emotional, social, and cognitive function. In this case, a trained therapy animal can assist the client with maintaining balance and developing better posture. Hypnotherapy, chelation therapy, and detoxification are not appropriate interventions for spinal cord injury-related balance and posture issues.

Question 4

A client comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of feeling "dirty inside" and asks the nurse how colonics would work to improve the client's overall well-being.What should the nurse respond to this client?

Accepted Answer

This response acknowledges the controversy surrounding colonics and invites the client to share their knowledge and concerns. It allows for a more informed and personalized discussion about the benefits and risks of colonics. Option A is inappropriate as it is a biased and unsupported statement. Option C oversimplifies the benefits of colonics and is not scientifically proven. Option D is noncommittal and dismissive of the client’s concerns.

Question 5

A client living in a long-term care center has been withdrawn and subdued,and does not eat in the dining room because of embarrassment about her physical decline.What might the nurse suggest that provides opportunities for unconditional love,achievement of trust,responsibility,and empathy toward others?

Accepted Answer

Animal-assisted therapy has been shown to provide opportunities for unconditional love, achievement of trust, responsibility, and empathy toward others. Animals, such as dogs or cats, can provide comfort and companionship to the withdrawn client and can help her feel more connected to others. This type of therapy has been found to be especially effective in long-term care settings. Chelation therapy, meditation, and Pilates may have other benefits, but they are not likely to address the client's specific needs for emotional support and connection.

Question 6

The nurse is teaching a client regarding the use of herbal preparations.Which statements should the nurse include in this teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The nurse should include all of these statements while teaching the client about the use of herbal preparations. It is important to inform the client about potential interactions and contraindications of the herbal supplements with any medication they are already taking or any medical conditions they have. The statement in option E is incorrect, as St. John's wort can interact with many medications, including those used to treat depression, and should be used with caution under medical supervision.

Question 7

The nurse is instructing a client on meditation and relaxation.Which information should the nurse include in this teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Meditation and relaxation techniques are more effective when done on an empty stomach, in a comfortable position, with muscle relaxation, and in a quiet environment.

Question 8

The nurse is reviewing systems of healing that emphasize client responsibility,client education,disease prevention,or natural substances that stimulate a person's self-healing capacity.On which systems is the nurse focusing?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is reviewing systems of healing...

Quiz 19: Complementary and Alternative Healing Modalities

A client tells the nurse about an appointment to see an Ayurveda health care practitioner for a specific chronic health problem.What should the nurse instruct the client to expect when visiting this practitioner? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

While completing a health history and assessment,the nurse suspects that a client of Latino descent uses curanderismo for health care.What client information did the nurse use to make this determination? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A client was in a motor vehicle crash where he sustained injury to his spinal cord that has resulted in difficulty with balance and holding his posture.Which should the nurse suggest the client consider?

A client comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of feeling "dirty inside" and asks the nurse how colonics would work to improve the client's overall well-being.What should the nurse respond to this client?

The nurse is teaching a client regarding the use of herbal preparations.Which statements should the nurse include in this teaching? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

The nurse is instructing a client on meditation and relaxation.Which information should the nurse include in this teaching? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing systems of healing that emphasize client responsibility,client education,disease prevention,or natural substances that stimulate a person's self-healing capacity.On which systems is the nurse focusing? Standard Text: Select all that apply.