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A client has been institutionalized for 18 years with severe schizophrenia. His symptoms are under good control and the hospital is considering transitioning the client to a group home.
 
  The client has no idea how to manage meals, shopping, finances, or health care. What frame of reference should a nurse use to teach the client these skills?
  A) Primary prevention
  B) Secondary prevention
  C) Tertiary prevention
  D) Primary intervention

Question 2

A nurse knows that the patient has an understanding of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies when the patient states: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. I'm going to begin meditating since I've read that it may help my chronic depression..
  b. I want to use reflexology because I want to improve my focus and ability to concentrate..
  c. I want to try working with a chiropractor to see if I can experience better flexibility in my lower back..
  d. I think I will try the herbal medication that the clinic nurse is recommending for the management of mild depression..
  e. Massage therapy appears to have a similar long-term affect on chronic anxietydisorders as does medication therapy..



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C, D
Chiropractic therapy focuses on the musculoskeletal system, and there is some research to support the use of herbal medication for the management of mild depression. Reflexology is a method based on manipulation and/or movement of the body. Massage therapy appears to have temporary affects on anxiety and depression but there is no support that the results are similar to antianxiety medication therapy. The patient is in need of further education about the major domains of complementary and alternative medicines.



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