The practicing nurse explains that complementary and alternative medicine:
1. Is being used by more people than ever.
2. Is regulated closely by the FDA.
3. Has many limitations on labeling.
4. Is a recent discovery.
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Rationale 1: Complementary and alternative medicine is being used by more people than ever to self-medicate and treat various conditions.
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a. "Change positions slowly when you get out of bed." b. "Avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)." c. "If you miss a dose of this drug, you can double the next dose." d. "Discontinue the medication if you develop a urinary infection."
A patient being interviewed on his first visit to the crisis center says he is there because he needs help, but then he falters and cannot continue his explanation
Which question would be of value in helping him relate his perception of the precipitating event? a. "It will be hard to help you if we cannot get more information.". b. "Tell me about what happened that led you to come in today.". c. "Who is available to help and support you with your problem?" d. "What things do you usually do to get through difficult times?"
A patient receiving hemodialysis treatments has had surgery to form an arteriovenous fistula. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to be aware of when providing care for this patient?
A) Using a stethoscope for auscultating the fistula is contraindicated. B) The patient feels best immediately after the dialysis treatment. C) Taking a blood pressure reading on the affected arm can cause clotting of the fistula. D) The patient shouldn't feel pain during initiation of dialysis.
To assist a woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter, the nurse should teach her to:
a. do Kegel exercises. b. void every hour while awake. c. allow the bladder to become distended before voiding. d. drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day.