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storky111

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse teaches a patient about Healing Touch. Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  a. This therapy will realign your energy flow.
  b. I will start by manipulating your muscles and soft tissues.
  c. Pressure will be applied to body points where energy is obstructed.
  d. The treatment consists of passively moving joints through full range of motion.

Question 2

The nurse assesses a patient with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. Which finding would indicate a need for patient teaching?
 
  a. The patient takes glucosamine daily for knee and hip pain.
  b. The patient attends a weekly yoga class to improve flexibility and balance.
  c. The patient states that prayer helps improve the pain and her ability to function.
  d. The patient obtains information about herbs from a salesperson at a health food store.


TheNamesImani

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Healing Touch involves the use of the practitioner's hands to realign the patient's energy flow. The other options describe other complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) such as massage, chiropractic therapy, and acupressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The sales personnel at a health food store are not necessarily a reliable source of information. The patient may need some teaching about the safe use of herbal remedies. The other information given by the patient indicates appropriate use of complementary and alternative therapies.


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