Author Question: A client with chronic pain tells the nurse that he prays while he does his morning exercises. The ... (Read 73 times)

berenicecastro · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client with chronic pain tells the nurse that he prays while he does his morning exercises. The nurse realizes that prayer:

a. helps focus the client.
b. provides comfort and support.
c. is really meditation.
d. keeps the mind occupied while the body is exercising.

Question 2

A client with back and leg pain tells the nurse that she has improved since she has started meditating, doing mild yoga, having weekly massages, praying, taking herbal supplements, and watching funny movies.

Which of the following does this information provide the nurse?
a. The client must be unemployed.
b. The client is trying everything to avoid seeing a real doctor.
c. The client is in denial.
d. The client is using a variety of alternative medicine approaches for back and leg pain.