Author Question: When a client asks for an example of an alternative or complementary therapy, the nurse would ... (Read 29 times)

jrubin · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

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.