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cnetterville · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 35-year-old woman diagnosed with diabetes tells her nurse that she would be interested in finding out about complementary therapies that are available. What would be the nurse's best response to this patient?

A) It is best to stick with allopathic medicine when dealing with diabetes.
B) Complementary therapies are not available for this disease state.
C) Complementary therapies are not covered by your insurance plan.
D) Complementary therapies are being used as an answer to the problem of chronic illness.

Question 2

A nurse is positioning a sterile drape to extend the working area when performing a urinary catheterization. Which of the following is an appropriate technique for this procedure?

A) Use sterile gloves to handle the entire drape surface.
B) Fold the lower edges of the drape over the sterile-gloved hands.
C) Touch only the outer 2 inches of the drape when not wearing sterile gloves.
D) When reaching over the drape do not allow clothing to touch the drape.