Complementary and Alternative Therapies Flashcards
Which action by a new staff nurse indicates that further teaching about complementary and
alternative therapy may be needed?
The nurse massages the legs of a patient who has a left foot stasis ulcer.
2.Which is themostappropriate therapy for the nurse to suggest for a patient with chronic low
back pain from osteoarthritis?
Acupuncture
3.Which complementary and alternative therapy should the nurse suggest to a patient who has
elevated triglyceride levels?
fish oil
The nurse assesses a patient with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. Which finding would
indicate a need for patient teaching?
The patient obtains information about herbs from a salesperson at a health food store.
The nurse teaches a patient about Healing Touch. Which statement by the nurse is
themostappropriate?
“This therapy will realign your energy flow.”
6.A patient undergoing chemotherapy complains of nausea and asks the nurse whether there are
any complementary and alternative therapies that may help. Which therapy should the nurse
recommend to the patient?
Acupuncture
A patient who develops frequent upper respiratory infections (URIs) asks the nurse whether
any herbal therapies might help. Which herbal supplement should the nurse recommend?
Echinacea
Which information should the nurse include when discussing the use of herbal remedies with a
patient?
Herbs should be purchased only from manufacturers with a history of quality control.
The nurse performs a preoperative assessment on a patient before surgery. Which finding
would require immediate follow-up by the nurse?
The patient uses several herbal remedies routinely.
Which action ismostappropriate for the nurse to take when a patient with a chronic wound
voices the preference of taking herbs to boost immunity rather than prescribed antibiotics?
Determine how the patient feels about using antibiotics in addition to herbal products.
When admitting a patient who has diabetes and poorly controlled glucose levels, the nurse
obtains the information shown in the accompanying figure about the patient’s use of
complementary and alternative therapies. Which information ismostimportant to report to the
health care provider?
Uses glucosamine and ginkgo biloba daily
1.A patient who uses multiple herbal products is scheduled for knee replacement surgery. Which
herbal products should the nurse instruct the patient to discontinue at least 2 to 3 weeks before
surgery
a. Garlic
b. Ginger
c. Feverfew
e. Ginkgo biloba
2.Which nursing actions can the registered nurse (RN) delegate to a licensed practical/vocational
nurse (LPN/LVN)?
b. Administer prescribed naproxen (Naprosyn) to a patient with osteoarthritis.
c. Provide a gentle back rub to a patient who is having difficulty falling asleep.
