A patient with an anxiety disorder wants to know if a complementary approach would be helpful. Which factors should the nurse use to determine whether a complementary health approach (CHA) may be beneficial? (Select all that apply.)

1. Current treatment regimen
2. History of use and success of CHA
3. Assessment of the patient's current level of anxiety
4. History of patient adherence to a treatment regimen
5. Assessment of the patient's beliefs regarding CHA


1. Current treatment regimen
2. History of use and success of CHA
3. Assessment of the patient's current level of anxiety

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1. Successfully pass the National Council Licensure Exam. 2. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. 3. Present evidence of having completed a course that is approved to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to perform this specialized task. 4. Seek and participate in continuing education opportunities.

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The nurse suspects a patient is experiencing sleep apnea. Which of the following did the nurse observe in this patient?

a. Episode of not breathing ending with a loud snore b. Hypersomnia c. Sleep paralysis d. Hypnagogic hallucinations

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a. 19–21 b. 24–35 c. 14–21 d. 30–40

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Clients who are admitted to mental health facilities are a vulnerable population. Actions that a nurse might never engage in as an individual may be demonstrated in a group setting due to perceptions of:

A) Power B) Knowledge C) Inferiority D) Insight

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