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What should the gerontological nurse's position be on the use of complementary and alternative therapies such as yoga and aromatherapy?
 
  A) Patients should use such nonconventional therapies only under a physician's supervision
  B) Such therapies are best avoided when conventional medical therapies are prescribed
  C) Such nonconventional therapies are best provided by professional gerontological nurses
  D) Educating patients about the benefits, risks, and limitations of such therapies is a duty of the nurse

Question 2

The nurse interviews the client at a yearly office visit. The client states I don't really eat that much, I'm not that hungry, but I keep gaining weight. Just look at my fat face Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?
 
  A) Hyperlipidemia
  B) Hypothyroidism
  C) Diabetes
  D) Peripheral vascular disease



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Although gerontological nurses may often be the best providers of alternative therapies, not all gerontological nurses have had additional preparation in complementary and alternative therapies. Even among gerontological nurses who do know yoga or aromatherapy, not all will be proficient enough in these techniques to use them with patients. The nurse's first duty is to ensure that the patient makes an informed choice about benefits, risks, and limitations.

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Anorexia, weight gain, and a puffy face are all characteristics of hypothyroidism.




rl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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