Author Question: A psychiatricmental health nurse has explained some of the potential benefits of meditation to a ... (Read 43 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A psychiatricmental health nurse has explained some of the potential benefits of meditation to a patient who has an anxiety disorder. What ethical consideration should the nurse attend to before conducting this intervention?

A) Ensuring that the practice is compatible with the client's spiritual belief system
B) Obtaining written, informed consent from the client before conducting the intervention
C) Carefully explaining the potential risks of meditation to the client
D) Providing literature to the client that outlines the evidence for the practice

Question 2

A client's plan of care specifies the use of light therapy on a daily basis. Light therapy is used as a treatment modality for individuals suffering from which of the following disorders?

A) Addictive disorders
B) Schizophrenia
C) Anxiety
D) Seasonal affective disorder

Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Ethically, nurses have an obligation to explain the philosophical foundations underlying various CAM therapies. This is necessary for clients to be fully informed about the treatment. The philosophical underpinnings of the treatment should be compatible with the client's own spiritual beliefs. Informed consent is not normally necessary and there are not appreciable risks associated with meditation. Providing evidence may or may not be beneficial to the client.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Light therapy primarily serves as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This modality exposes clients during the fall and winter months (when natural light is in short supply) to artificial light approximately 200 times stronger than normal indoor lighting. Clients sit in front of a light box or lamp for several hours each week to improve mood and functioning.