A client comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of feeling ...

[jho37]

A client comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of feeling dirty inside and asks the nurse how colonics would work to improve the client's overall well-being. Which response is the most appropriate?
 
  1. Colonics is a dangerous and not useful technique that no one should try.
  2. There is much controversy about colonics. What do you know about it?
  3. This is a good way to get rid of toxins in your system.
  4. You'd better ask your doctor about this.

Question 2

A nurse who works in a busy neonatal intensive care unit has been having difficulty with concentration after a long day's work. Which of the following might be an appropriate therapy for this nurse to utilize?
 
  1. Guided imagery
  2. Hypnotherapy
  3. Qigong
  4. Aromatherapy

[Juro]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: While colon cleansing is a controversial method of detoxification, and there tends to be no middle group in the beliefs about the usefulness of colonics that option does not appropriately address the client's concerns.
Rationale 2: While colon cleansing is a controversial method of detoxification, establishing a baseline regarding the client's knowledge regarding the process is most appropriate.
Rationale 3: Colonics is the procedure for washing the inner wall of the colon by filling it with water or herbal solutions and then draining it. Colon cleansing is a controversial method of detoxification and the issue requires further discussion.
Rationale 4: This option defers the client's concerns to the doctor which is inappropriate since the nurse should be prepared to discuss the issue with the client.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Guided imagery is a state of focused attention that encourages changes in attitudes, behavior, and physiologic reactions.
Rationale 2: Hypnotherapy is an advanced form of relaxation and can be used to help people gain self-control, improve self-esteem, and become more autonomous.
Rationale 3: Qigong is a Chinese discipline consisting of breathing and mental exercises combined with body movements. The softness of movements develops energy without nervousness. The slowness of movements quiets the mind and develops one's powers of awareness and concentration.
Rationale 4: Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils that, when absorbed into the body, produce physiologic or psychologic well-being.