The nurse researching alternative therapies used throughout the world finds that which of the following are common goals of most alternative therapies? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Emphasis is on disease prevention
2. Treatment of diseases
3. Involving the client in the plan of care
4. Holistic care of the client
5. Maximizing the body's inherent healing ability
1,4,5
Rationale 1: Most alternative therapies promote prevention rather than treatment or cure of disease. Alternative therapies treat the whole client, and attempt to maximize the body's ability to heal itself. These therapies might or might not involve the client in creating the plan of care, and vary by culture.
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a. NLC allows a nurse to work in any state where he establishes residency. b. NLC grants the nurse the privilege to practice without permission while traveling across state lines. c. each state must enact legislation that endorses the NLC before a nurse from another state can practice in that given state. d. NLC decreases access to nurses during a time of nursing shortage.
The nurse completes a health history with a client. For which reason should the nurse identify this client has an increased risk for prostate cancer?
a. Diet high in fat b. Poor dental hygiene c. Heavy consumption of alcohol d. Long-term consumption of soy
A female nurse tells a genetics clinical nurse (GCN) that she would like to get pregnant, but that she has heard that nurses are at risk for having infants with environmentally induced genetic disorders
According to the research, how should the specialist reply? 1. "There was some concern about this some time ago, but it has all been disproven." 2. "The area of highest concern is the neurological intensive care unit." 3. "You should be more concerned about eating a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol." 4. "Studies have shown a higher risk in nurses who work in the operating room or emergency department."
The five Ps of compartment syndrome are: (1)_____(2)_____(3)_____(4)_____(5)_____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word