A young mother asks, "Is there an alternative medicine for children with asthma?" Which form of alternative medicine would be the most helpful for the nurse to suggest?
a. Reflexology
b. Rolfing
c. Guided imagery
d. Acupressure
ANS: C
The use of guided imagery has helped relieve some of the symptoms of asthma.
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A) III B) V C) VII D) IX
___________________________ are false sensory perceptions not associated with real external stimuli and may involve any of the five senses
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
On the way to the biohazard disposal closet to dispose intravenous (IV) tubing and a bag used on a patient who is positive for human immunodeficiency virus, the LPN/LVN drops the IV tubing and bag on the floor, causing a spill
What is the team leader's most appropriate action? a. Quickly pick up the dropped supplies and dispose of them in the biohazard bag in the biohazard room. Ask housekeeping to place a small barricade over the spill until it can be mopped up later. b. Find the floor maintenance person to pick up and dispose of the used equipment and to mop the floor, reminding him or her to wash his or her hands with soap and wa-ter. Chart that the IV was infused and discontinued appropriately. c. Call and report to designated personnel to come and cordon off the area from staff and patients; have the spill cleaned with approved infection and chemotherapy spill control procedures. d. Chart the spill in the patient's chart, in-form the RN when convenient, and have housekeeping mop up the spill.
A patient with genital warts is being treated with podophyllin in the community clinic. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
Select all that apply. 1. Sexual activity can resume in one week. 2. An annual Pap smear should be performed. 3. Contact the provider if nausea or diarrhea occurs. 4. Keep all scheduled appointments to have the area treated. 5. Wash the medication off the area within 1 to 4 hours after the first application.