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CAM therapies, grief, stress Flashcards

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used w/ conventional medicine

therapeutic touch, hypontherapy, chiropractic therapy, guided imagery

  • Therapies used WITH conventional treatment recommended by a person’s PCP
  • Nurses need to know risks versus benefits
  • includes herbal supplement use and a variety of other therapies such as using exercise or art therapy.
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complementary

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  • history of therapy
  • history and experience of nursing w/ therapy
  • outcome and safety
  • research results
  • cultural influence for population
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considerations w/ complementary

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used instead of conventional medicine

Exercise, chiropractic exercise, yoga, Relaxation and biomedical care.

  • Using non-pharmacological therapies or herb supplements in the place of conventional medicine
  • We want to encourage the use of non-pharmacological therapies when we can to reduce the use of medication and to enhance our patient outcomes
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alternative

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coordinates complementary with conventional treatments by using EBP

combo of therapies but using EBP

  • Emphasizes the importance of the relationship between patient and PCP
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integrative

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Relaxation therapy
Exercise
Aroma therapy
Meditation
Music Therapy
Guided imagery

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complementary therapy - nursing

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animal-assisted therapy
biofeedback
acupuncture
therapeutic touch
traditional Chinese medicine
chiropractic therapy

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CAM training specific

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determine use
understand effects
understand drug interactions

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Herbal therapies

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treats/prevents UTI

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cranberry juice

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reduces inflammation

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tumeric

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reduces anxiety and helps w/ sleep and GI conditions

nausea and dizziness

interacts w/ antiplatelets, sedatives, and NSAIDs

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chamomile

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speeds up wound healing, heals and softens skin, prevents wrinkles

itching and burning of skin

interacts w/ anticoagulants, antiplatelets

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aloe vera

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treats URI

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enchinacea

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lowers cholesterol, improves blood pressure

heartburn, GI conditions, increasing odor

interacts w/ antihypertensives, anticoagulants, and warfarin

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garlic

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improves memory, vision, and anxiety

headache and dizziness

interacts w/ antidepressants

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gingko biloba

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increases physical endurance, improves concentration and memory

vomiting and diarrhea

anticoagulants and antiplatelets

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ginseng

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it decreases effectiveness of birth control, We also don’t want someone taking a supplement for depression before they have sought treatment

improves depression and good for mental disorders

dry mouth, headache, fatigue

interacts w/ all meds and herb supplements, especially antidepressants

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St. John’s Wort

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improves hormone levels, treats BPH

nausea, headache, dizziness

interacts w/ anticoagulants, antiplatelets, warfarin

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Saw Palmetto

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helps w/ fever and headaches

nausea, bloating, GI conditions

interacts w/ warfarin

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helps w/ insomnia, depression, menstrual cycles

headache, upset stomach

interacts w/ antidepressants and anticonvulsants

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assess
communicate
collaborate
educate
scope of practice

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integrative nursing

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can be physical, emotional, or chemically

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Observing behavior
What is the client’s perception of the stress on their life
Therapeutic communication

Subjective findings:
- Pt view of stress
- Coping resources
- Negative coping mechanisms
- Medication

Objective findings:
- Appearance
- Non verbal
- Vital signs

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assessment of stress

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Change in sleep pattern
Fatigue
Inability to concentrate
Inappropriate laughing or crying
Poor hygiene
Weight gain/loss

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signs of ineffective coping of stress

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Exercise
Support system
Time management
Guided Imagery
Progressive Relaxation
Journaling
Mindfulness

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positive interventions for coping w/ stress

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Burnout
Compassion Fatigue
Second Victim Syndrome

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nursing and stress

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experienced throughout life

Necessary loss
Maturational loss
Situational loss
Actual loss
Perceived loss

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Change is inevitable

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necessary loss

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Sudden and unpredictable

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situational loss

29
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The emotional response to loss
Differs for everyone
Mourning
Kubler-Ross Theory of Stages of Dying

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Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

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Kubler-Ross Theory of Stages of Dying

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Developmental Stage
Personal Relationships
Loss
Ability to Cope
Socioeconomic Status
Culture
Spirituality

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Factors influencing loss and grief

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promote spirituality, hope vs. false hope

support patient and family

facilitate mourning

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Nursing role when it comes to loss and grief

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identify causes

identify and treat symptoms

educate on positive coping mechanisms

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nurse’s role in assessing stress

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