Author Question: Which of the following best describes how complementary and alternative therapies differ from ... (Read 59 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following best describes how complementary and alternative therapies differ from traditional health care? (Select all that apply.)

a. Alternative therapies have been documented as ineffective.
b. Complementary medicine is expanding because of paid media coverage.
c. Nurses rarely are involved in complementary or alternative therapies.
d. Providers vary in training and licensure.
e. Reimbursement is often unavailable.
f.
Alternative therapies lack any research related to their effectiveness.

Question 2

Which of the following are considered core functions of a case manager? (Select all that apply.)

a. Assessment and diagnosis of client needs
b. Planning and facilitation of client care needs
c. Giving direct client care as needed
d. Advocating for the client
e. Obtaining needed resources and funding for the client
f.
Submitting appropriate forms to involved agencies for the client

bigsis44 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D, E
Alternative or complementary therapies are expanding because of consumer demand, although reimbursement for these services is lagging. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is currently researching their effects on health and disease. Training and licensure requirements vary widely. Many nurses have incorporated alternative therapies into their practice and seek more continuing education on such care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
There is a consensus in the literature that there are four core functions that delineate case management: assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy.