A patient who has tried several forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is looking for a way to become more aware of the changes in her heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle contractions. The nurse suggests
1. Music therapy.
2. Biofeedback.
3. Meditation.
4. Aromatherapy.
ANS: 2
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a. No anticipated effects b. Risk of permanent damage c. Temporary discomfort d. Unusual levels of temporary discomfort
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As a guideline for dressings, the nurse implements the principle of:
A. Desiccating the ulcer bed B. Using dry dressings for wound debridement C. Keeping the surrounding skin dry and the ulcer moist D. Packing the wound dead space tightly and overpacking if necessary