In taking a patient's history, the nurse can best obtain ...

[Evvie72]

In taking a patient's history, the nurse can best obtain information about the use of complementary and alternative therapies by: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Asking questions that are direct and nonjudgmental.
  2. Asking questions about specific therapies used.
  3. Avoiding comments that are negative.
  4. Explaining that complementary therapies are unproven.
  5. Using nonverbal expressions of disdain.

Question 2

The nurse in the prenatal clinic is seeing a pregnant 16-year-old for the first time. What comment by the young client is the most critical for the nurse to address first?
 
  1. My favorite lunch is burger and fries.
  2. I've been dating my new boyfriend for 2 weeks.
  3. On weekends, we go out and drink a few beers.
  4. I dropped out of school about 3 months ago.

[jomama]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale 1: Patients will respond in a positive manner if the nurse is direct and nonjudgmental when taking the history.
Rationale 2: Questions about specific therapies should be asked, as the patient might not see over-the-counter supplements as complementary or alternative medicine.
Rationale 3: The nurse should avoid comments that are negative about CAM so the patient will feel free to discuss the use of CAM.
Rationale 4: Explaining that complementary therapies are unproven is not entirely true, and it will cause the patient to distrust the nurse.
Rationale 5: Use of nonverbal expressions of disdain about CAM will cause the patient to refrain from discussing any CAM she uses.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. The nurse responds to this most critical statement because of the danger of fetal alcohol syndrome.

[Evvie72]

Thank you

[jomama]

No problemo