Which type of therapy has yielded positive results for psychological functioning and is considered one of the safest treatment modalities?
a. Mind-body medicine
b. Chiropractic treatment
c. Dietary supplements
d. Herbal therapy
A
Mind-body medicine (music and dance therapy, expressive therapy, meditation) has been found effective in improving psychological functioning. They are considered safe because they are noninvasive. Chiropractic treatment and herbal and dietary supplements are more invasive and can interfere with medicines and cause alterations in body systems.
You might also like to view...
After watching the nurse place ointment in his baby's eyes, a new father asks what the medication is and why it is needed. The nurse explains that the purpose of the erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is to:
a. Prevent the baby's eyelids from sticking together and to help the baby see b. Prevent infection of the baby's eyes with gonorrhea and Chlamydia potentially acquired from the birth canal c. Destroy an infection caused by staphylococci that can cause blindness d. Prevent potentially harmful exudate from invading the tear ducts, leading to dry eyes
Which treatment should the nurse anticipate for a client with tinea capitis?
A. Clotrimazole B. Acyclovir C. Undecylenic acid D. Permethrin
When giving female perineal care, the nursing assistant should cleanse vulva from anus towards pubis
True False
A staff nurse complains to the nurse manager about an employee of another department con-stantly asking her out on a date even though she has told him she is not interested. Which action by the nurse manager is most appropriate?
a. Confront the employee and ask him to stay away from the staff nurse. b. Observe future interaction to confirm the reported harassment. c. Contact the supervisor to decide on the next step. d. Review the personnel manual to decide on the next step.