Nonpharmacological approaches to pain and/or anxiety that may best meet the needs of critically ill patients include: (Select all that apply.)
a. anaerobic exercise.
b. art therapy.
c. guided imagery.
d. music therapy.
C, D
Guided imagery is a powerful technique for controlling pain and anxiety, especially that associated with painful procedures. Similar to guided imagery, a music therapy program offers patients a diversionary technique for pain and anxiety relief. Anaerobic exercise is not a nonpharmacological approach for managing pain and anxiety. Most critically ill patients are not able to participate in art therapy.
You might also like to view...
The nurse hears a ventilator alarm from the hallway. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Call for help. b. Check the ventilator. c. Check the patient. d. Turn off the alarm.
An adult patient is fully able to detect and respond to pain and discomfort. He has no incontinence or mobility limitations. He is of normal weight and consumes a nutritious diet. The patient has no problem with rubbing, friction, or shear
What is the Braden score for this patient? a. 0 b. 15 c. 20 d. 23
Trends in tuberculosis (TB) show that:
a) globally approximately 12% of new TB cases are coinfected with HIV. b) recent TB infection has been higher in children than in adults. c) TB incidence has remained the same since 2000. d) community engagement has not proved to be helpful.
A profound, disabling mental illness is characterized by bizarre, nonreality thinking. What is the illness?
a. Manic depressive b. Schizophrenia c. Paranoia d. Bipolar