When asked about the benefits of complementary and alternative ...

[cherise1989]

When asked about the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, a nurse's best response is that CAM therapies usually:
 
  a. are readily available to most patients.
  b. are more costly than conventional therapies.
  c. produce a variety of psychological side effects.
  d. are most effective when implemented for chronic conditions.

Question 2

A new psychiatric staff nurse is asked to be a member of the Quality Improvement (QI) Committee. The nurse should be motivated to agree to do this because:
 
  a. QI participation is a requirement stated in the nurse's job description.
  b. evaluation of quality of care is a standard of professional performance.
  c. salary increments depend on performance variables like committee work.
  d. QI is an activity mandated by the accrediting agency, The Joint Commission.

[billybob123]

Answer to Question 1

A
Although there are some exceptions, CAM therapies are often more available, accessible, and appealing to the health care consumer, and they also can cost less than conventional health care.

Answer to Question 2

B
Professional performance standards state the following: The psychiatric-mental health nurse systematically evaluates the quality of care and effectiveness of psychiatric-mental health practice..

[cherise1989]

Excellent

[bblaney]

TYSM