A nurse is interviewing the parents of a toddler about use of ...

[jayhills49]

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

Question 2

Ryan has just been unexpectedly admitted to the intensive care unit after abdominal surgery. The nursing staff has completed the admission process, and Ryan's condition is beginning to stabilize.
 
  When speaking with the parents, the nurses should expect which stressors to be evident (select all that apply)?
  a. Unfamiliar environment
  b. Usual day-night routine
  c. Strange smells
  d. Provision of privacy
  e. Inadequate knowledge of condition and routine

[6ana001]

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
Intensive care units, especially when the family is unprepared for the admission, are a strange and unfamiliar place. There are many pieces of unfamiliar equipment, and the sights and sounds are much different from a general hospital unit. Also, with the child's condition being more precarious, it may be difficult to keep the parents updated and knowledgeable about what is happening. Lights are usually on around the clock, seriously disrupting the diurnal rhythm. There is usually little privacy available for families in intensive care units.

[jayhills49]

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[6ana001]

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