A nurse is interviewing the parents of a toddler about use of complementary or alternative medical practices
The parents share several practices they use in their household. Which should the nurse document as complementary or alternative medical practices (select all that apply)?
a. Use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever
b. Administration of chamomile tea at bedtime
c. Hypnotherapy for relief of pain
d. Acupressure to relieve headaches
e. Cool mist vaporizer at the bedside for "stuffiness"
ANS: B, C, D
When conducting an assessment, the nurse should inquire about the use of complementary or alternative medical practices. Administration of chamomile tea at bedtime, hypnotherapy for relief of pain, and acupressure to relieve headaches are complementary or alternative medical practices. Using Tylenol for fever relief and a cool mist vaporizer at the bedside to reduce "stuffiness" are not considered complementary or alternative medical practices.
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