Author Question: Which of the following is an example of a complementary and alternative form of treatment or ... (Read 37 times)

Jramos095 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following is an example of a complementary and alternative form of treatment or medicine?

a. Herbal medicines
b. Sterile dressing changes
c. Pain medications
d. Influenza (flu) vaccine

Question 2

Which of the following provides evidence-based support for the contribution that advanced practice nurses (APNs) make within healthcare?

a. Reduced usage of diagnostics using advanced technology
b. Decreased number of unnecessary visits to the emergency department
c. Improved patient compliance with prescribed treatments
d. Increased usage of complementary and alternative therapies

poopface · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes those treatments outside of traditional medicine. Sterile dressings, pain medications, and influenza vaccines are traditional treatments. The use of herbs and spices are common CAM treatments.

Answer to Question 2

C
Studies demonstrate that APNs have improved patient outcomes over those of physicians, including increased patient understanding and cooperation with treatments and decreased need for hospitalizations. No well-known, scientific studies support APNs' effect on the use of advanced technology. No well-known, scientific studies support APNs' effect on the frequency of emergency department visits. No well-known, scientific studies support APNs' effect on the use of alternative therapies.