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EAugust

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on: Jul 23, 2018
When discussing complementary medical therapies with a client, a nurse should include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Herbalism
  2. Hypnotherapy
  3. Guided imagery
  4. Therapeutic touch
  5. Respiratory therapy
  6. Chiropractic therapy

Question 2

The nurse notes that the client's blood pressure is substantially higher than it was on their last annual checkup. On questioning, the nurse learns that the client has been taking herbal therapy.
 
  The nurse understand that which of the following herbs is a central nervous stimulant that can cause a rise in blood pressure?
  1. Calamus
  2. Ginseng
  3. Feverfew
  4. Ephedra


Kaytorgator

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Complementary therapies include therapeutic touch, guided imagery and breath work, relaxation; exercise; massage; reflexology; prayer; biofeedback; hypnotherapy; creative therapies, including art, music, or dance therapy; meditation; chiropractic therapy; osteopathy; and herbalism. Respir-atory therapy is not considered a complementary therapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Ephedra is a central nervous stimulant.


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