When a client asks for an example of an alternative or ...

[jrubin]

When a client asks for an example of an alternative or complementary therapy, the nurse would correctly reply:
 
  1. ECT.
  2. Acupuncture.
  3. Response prevention.
  4. Classic conditioning.

Question 2

The nursing assessment of a client leads the nurse to believe that the client equates illness with bodily imbalance.
 
  The client has indicated that she would prefer a holistic treatment. Which alternative treatment could the nurse suggest that would be in keeping with the client's health-illness beliefs?
  1. Naturopathy
  2. Acupuncture
  3. Foot reflexology
  4. Chiropractic adjustment

[ally]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
Acupuncture is considered an alternative or complementary therapy coming to Western health care from traditional oriental medicine. Options 1, 3, and 4 are considered allopathic therapies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
The purpose of acupuncture is to activate qi and achieve balance when imbalance exists. 1. Na-turopathy focuses on self-healing. 3. This focuses on relief of tension. 4. This provides manual adjustments of bones and joints to correct alignment problems.

[jrubin]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[pratush dev]

Gracias!