A client tells the nurse that she is not concerned about recovering from an acute illness since she has several people from her church praying for her health
The nurse realizes this client is utilizing which form of complementary alternative medicine?
1. Denial
2. Wishful thinking
3. Intercessory prayer
4. Positive thinking
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Intercessory prayer is defined as a group that holds their focused thought for healing on behalf of someone else. Denial, wishful thinking, and positive thinking are not forms of complementary alternative medicine.
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a. heat from pressure. b. collapse of blood vessels. c. friction from pressure. d. collapse of skin tissue.
A client is exhibiting signs of hyperthyroidism. Which laboratory values should the nurse expect for this client?
1. T3 of 80-200 ng/dL 2. Growth hormone of less than 5ng/mL 3. Cortisol level of 8 to 10 a.m. 5-23 mcg/dL 4. T4 level of 12.1-13.2 mcg/dL
Which of the following factors will enhance drug absorption from the older adult's gastrointesti-nal (GI) tract?
a. Physical activity b. Dehydration c. Hypothermia d. Hypotension
A nurse is planning a mental health–oriented training session for high school guidance counselors. Considering the counselors' target population, which type of program should the nurse focus on in the training in-service?
a. Comprehension skills b. Parenting skills c. Coping skills d. Social skills