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809779 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

For a client with a sleep disorder, which CAM therapy could be used safely without interference with any allopathic methods of treatment?

a. Progressive relaxation
b. Dietary supplements
c. Herbal supplements
d. Aromatherapy

Question 2

A 45-year-old woman is admitted to an inpatient mental health facility with the diagnosis of severe depression. She lives by herself and has been very active in her community for many years.

During the past 6 months, she has become increasingly withdrawn from her family and friends and was terminated from her job because of excessive absenteeism. When she arrives on the unit, she makes little eye contact with the nurse, has a flat affect, and answers with one or two words. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient? a. Diversional activity, deficient
b. Coping, ineffective
c. Fatigue
d. Hopelessness

ultraflyy23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Progressive relaxation is noninvasive in that it uses deep breathing and conscious muscle relaxation and therefore would not interfere with allopathic methods of treatment. Dietary and herbal supplements can interfere with other medications (allopathic therapy) that may be taken by this client. Aromatherapy could interfere with this client's allopathic treatment if he is being treated for allergies.

Answer to Question 2

D
The complete picture of this client indicates hopelessness as the most accurate nursing diagnosis at this time. The other three options may apply to her at a later time after further evaluation.