A client tells the nurse "I prefer to try to treat my physical problems with CAM remedies. After all,
they are natural substances and natural products are safe.". The best response for the nurse to make is
a. "Natural substances do tend to be safer than conventional medical remedies.".
b. "Natural and harmless are not synonyms. Natural substances can be harmful.".
c. "Most natural substances have more side effects than conventional remedies.".
d. "Natural remedies give you the idea that you are controlling your treatment.".
B
CAM remedies are natural substances, but it is a fallacy that products purchased at a health food
store are safer to use than conventional medicines. Natural products contain powerful ingredients
that can cause illness and damage to the body if taken inappropriately. This is the most important
message for the nurse to convey to the client. Option A is an untrue statement. Option C: This is not
uniformly true. Option D: Although this may be the case for some clients, the issue of controlling
treatment may not be true for all clients.
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a. finding the center of the client's energy field. b. using the hands to determine the nature of the client's energy field. c. bringing body, mind, and emotions to a quiet, focused state of consciousness. d. directing the flow of energy to a specific area.
Which laboratory value alerts the nurse to the possibility that the client is chronically losing small amounts of blood?
A. Reticulocyte count of 7% B. Bleeding time of 3 minutes C. Hemoglobin level of 14.0 g/dL D. Negative indirect Coombs' test
The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about jugular pulsations. Which statements will the educator include in the presentation? Select all that apply
1) "Jugular pulsations are easily obliterated." 2) "Jugular pulsations are affected by position." 3) "Jugular pulsations are affected by respirations." 4) "Jugular pulsations are affected by weight." 5) "Jugular pulsations are assessed with a stethoscope."
Family members of a delirious elderly patient are very anxious and express their concerns about placing the patient in a nursing home. What information should serve as a basis for the nurse's reply?
a. Delirium is reversible, and the patient will likely recover. b. The symptoms are related to depression, which can be treated. c. Delirium usually progresses to dementia, which is usually permanent. d. Home care should be attempted; a nursing home should be the last resort.