Identify the correct statement regarding alternative therapies. ...

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Identify the correct statement regarding alternative therapies.
 
  a. Nurses can confidently endorse alternative therapies because they are natural biologic substances.
  b. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rigorously investigates alternative therapies to ensure their safety and efficacy.
  c. Specific alternative therapies have been endorsed for the treatment of AIDS and various cancers.
  d. The use of alternative therapies can be dan-gerous if used instead of biomedical treat-ment.

Question 2

During a postpartum home visit, the mother reports that she is having difficulty with her older child since she brought the baby home. For the last 2 days he has been trying to pinch or slap the new baby.
 
  Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? a. This is abnormal behavior. You should consult your pediatrician immediately.
  b. This is attention-getting behavior. Try to involve your son in the baby's care.
  c. Keep the child separated from your baby until he stops this behavior.
  d. If he hits the baby, you should hit him back so that he will stop.

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Answer to Question 1

D
Because alternative therapies are not regulated by the FDA and are most often used instead of biomedical treatment, they can pose health hazards. Not all alternative therapies are natural biologic substances. The FDA does not regulate alternative therapies except herbal remedies, but these are regulated only as dietary supplements. Alternative therapies are used instead of biomedical therapies, so these have not been endorsed for use in the treatment of diseases.

Answer to Question 2

B
Anger or tantrums are some of the behaviors exhibited by older children in a stressful situation like a new baby in the house. Pinching or slapping the new baby are expressions of anger and attention-getting behaviors. The mother should not leave the child unattended near the newborn. The mother should also try to involve the son in the baby's care to reaffirm that the older child is an important part of the family.

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