Author Question: Which of the following statements, made by a client experiencing anxiety who practices relaxa-tion ... (Read 34 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following statements, made by a client experiencing anxiety who practices relaxa-tion techniques regularly, requires follow-up by the nurse?

1. I want to share this with my sister; her life is stressful, too.
2. Relaxation gives me a sense of being in control of my anxiety.
3. Relaxation helps me feel less physically tense so my blood pressure is lower.
4. If I practice relaxation techniques often enough, I won't need my antianxiety medication anymore.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes shares with the nurse that he has been using meditation to deal with the chronic pain he experiences from an old back injury.

Which of the following questions shows the best understanding of the effects of meditation on the client's systemic functions?
1. How many times a day do you meditate?
2. Have you monitored your blood pressure lately?
3. Have you had any improvement with your pain?
4. Are you currently taking blood pressure medication?

Perkypinki · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Complementary therapies are those therapies used in addition to conventional treatment recom-mended by the person's health care provider. They do not replace the prescribed treatment plan.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Meditation may increase the effects of certain drugs. For example, monitor individuals taking antihypertensive medications or thyroid-regulating, antidepressant, or antianxiety medications. Prolonged practice of meditation techniques sometimes leads to the reduced need for certain medications such as antihypertensive medications. Whatever the case, monitor individuals learn-ing meditation closely for physiological changes with respect to their medications. Adjustment of the medication is sometimes necessary. While the remaining options are not inappropriate, they do not assess the primary issue regarding medication.