In selecting an appropriate alternative therapy, the nurse knows that the client who has migraine headaches may benefit the most from which of the following therapies?
a. Meditation
b. Imagery
c. Biofeedback
d. Relaxation therapy
C
Biofeedback techniques have successfully treated migraine headaches.
Meditation therapy is not indicated for the treatment of migraine headaches.
Imagery has not been proven to help the client with migraine headaches.
Relaxation therapy has not been proven to help the client with migraine headaches.
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1. Providing immunizations to the client to prevent infection. 2. Providing a back massage to help the client relax and experience less pain. 3. Encouraging the client to ambulate to recover strength. 4. Teaching the client how to monitor blood glucose levels.
A patient comes to the walk-in clinic complaining of chest pain on exertion. The patient is diagnosed with angina pectoris. The patient asks what causes angina. The nurse informs the patient that most often angina is caused by what?
A) Smoking B) Inadequate cardiac output C) Infarction of the myocardium D) Coronary arteriosclerosis
A client taking black cohosh and ASA for cardiac prophylaxis should be monitored for ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which information from a co-worker on a gerontological unit will cause the nurse to intervene?
a. Most older people have dependent functioning. b. Most older people have strengths we should focus on. c. Most older people should be involved in care decision. d. Most older people should be encouraged to have independence.