Author Question: The patient says, I am convinced that the mind-body interventions I am using are improving my ... (Read 39 times)

scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The patient says, I am convinced that the mind-body interventions I am using are improving my health. The nurse would ask additional questions about which complementary and alternative therapies that belong to this category? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Yoga
2. Massage
3. Dance
4. Herbal therapies
5. Biofeedback

Question 2

Which type of lipoprotein is often referred to as the good type, and why?

1. Triglycerides are good because they are used for energy.
2. HDL is good because it carries cholesterol away from tissues and to the liver for metabolism and excretion.
3. LDL is good because it contains the most cholesterol that will be excreted in the feces.
4. VLDL is good because it contains the lowest amount of cholesterol.

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

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Yoga is a type of mind-body intervention.
Rationale 2: Massage is a type of mind-body intervention.
Rationale 3: Dance is a type of mind-body intervention.
Rationale 4: Herbal therapies are a type of biologic-based therapy.
Rationale 5: Biofeedback is a type of mind-body intervention.
Global Rationale: Yoga, massage, dance, and biofeedback are types of mind-body interventions. Herbal therapies are a type of biologic-based therapy.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Triglycerides are not lipoproteins; they make up lipoproteins.
Rationale 2: HDL is considered good because it carries cholesterol away from tissues and to the liver for metabolism and excretion.
Rationale 3: LDL does contain the most cholesterol, but it does not carry it to the liver for excretion.
Rationale 4: Through several steps, VLDL is converted to LDL.
Global Rationale: HDL is considered good because it carries cholesterol away from tissues and to the liver for metabolism and excretion. High levels of HDL are useful for lowering the risk of heart disease. Triglycerides are not lipoproteins; they make up lipoproteins. LDL does contain the most cholesterol, but it does not carry it to the liver for excretion. Through several steps, VLDL is converted to LDL.