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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 9 : Integrative Medicine and Alternative Therapies Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client, who is taking a variety of herbal preparations, makes the following comment to the nurse: 'Herbs are natural products and therefore safe.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Herbal therapy is one of the greatest risk factors for adverse effects when combined with other conventional treatment such as drugs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) do not regulate herbals making natural not necessarily safe. The use of reputable manufacturers should be considered but again not a guarantee for safety. The process of growing and harvesting herbs is not regulated.
Question 2 of 5
A client with stage II cancer has opted to use reflexology and herbal therapy for treatment. The nurse understands this treatment falls under which modality?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The use of reflexology and herbs is considered alternative therapy when not used in conjunction with conventional medicine. Integrative therapy would combine alternative, complementary, and conventional medicine. Cultural competence is a nurse's ability to understand the client's worldview as well as the nurse's own and how these worldviews affect nursing care.
Question 3 of 5
A client with arthritis finds relief of pain in the practice of tai chi, acupuncture, and massage. The nurse understands this medical system approach to originate from which culture?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Balancing life's energy source through the use of tai chi, acupuncture, and massage are a part of Chinese Medicine. Ayurvedic medicine is practiced in India using fasting, yoga, cleansing, etc. Native American/First Nations medicine uses shaman, symbols, and herbs in treatments. Western medicine is a form of conventional medicine.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing comment would best describe the conventional medical system to a client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Conventional medical systems are based on scientific approach for treating illness or injury. Alternative medical systems are sensitive to cultural traditions, harmony between person and universe, and focus on maintaining a healthy state.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reading about various complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) and is interested most in mind-body medicine. Which technique can the nurse easily teach a client to use in managing pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Imagery is a psychobiologic technique that uses the mind to visualize a positive physiologic effect. This form of mind-body medicine has few physical risks, can be taught or easily explained, and has provided evidence of positive effects. Tai chi is a manipulative body-based therapy. Acupuncture and Reiki are energy-based manipulative therapies.