The nurse reassures a patient that almost _____ of all health care consumers in the United States ...

The nurse reassures a patient that almost _____ of all health care consumers in the United States take some form of herbal or natural supplement alone or
 
  in combination with conventional medicines but rarely report this practice to their health care providers.
 
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Question 2

The home health nurse is instructing the family of an older adult patient with arthritis about sleep promotion. What intervention can best promote sleep for the older adult patient?
 
  a. Giving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the mornings
  b. Administering diuretics in the mornings
  c. Encouraging daytime sleeping
  d. Avoiding the stimulation of backrubs or warm drinks before bedtime

Question 3

Why do people often choose complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. CAM is less invasive.
  b. CAM is more holistic.
  c. CAM is focused on treatment of disease.
  d. CAM is dedicated to health maintenance.
  e. CAM is within the control of the patient.

Question 4

What action should the nurse take when evaluating the effectiveness of new or revised therapies for pain relief?
 
  a. Observe the patient performing activities of daily living
  b. Observe the patient's facial expressions
  c. Frequently assess subjective data
  d. Perform evaluation of outcome goals

Question 5

The nurse is trying to establish an effective relationship with a patient in pain. What is the best statement for the nurse to make when beginning the assessment?
 
  a. I'll check to see if you can have anything.
  b. Let me give you a backrub and see if it helps.
  c. I believe you are in pain.
  d. When was your last medication for pain?

Question 6

What is the best approach for a nurse to use when planning pain relief measures?
 
  a. Use a variety of pain relief methods
  b. Use only nonopioid analgesics
  c. Use at least three alternating methods
  d. Use only one method at a time

Question 7

A male patient reports to the home health nurse that he does not feel rested although he has slept 8 hours. For what should the nurse assess?
 
  a. Having vivid dreams
  b. Eating a heavy meal before going to bed
  c. Consuming an excessive amount of alcohol
  d. Taking an anxiolytic medication