ATI Complementary and Integrative Health

A nurse is assisting with teaching a client, who has a history of alcohol use disorder and is to be discharged following cataract surgery, about non-pharmacological therapies. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I will take kava to reduce my eye pain." b. "I will find a Rolfing practitioner to help decrease my alcohol cravings." c. "I will practice meditating when I feel stressed." d. "I will take niacin to promote healing for my eyes."

c. "I will practice meditating when I feel stressed."

A nurse is assisting a massage therapist to identify the best client for massage therapy. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend? a. A client who is receiving anticoagulants following a mitral valve replacement b. An older adult client who has osteoporosis c. A client who has postpartum depression d. A client who has a thrombophlebitis

c. A client who has postpartum depression

A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about using holistic nursing interventions to care for clients. Which of the following information should the nurse include? a. Holistic nurses use herbal supplements because they do not cause adverse effects. b. The goal of holistic nursing is to cure a client's illness. c. Holistic nurses empower clients to actively participate in their own care. d. A holistic nurse discourages the use of prescribed medications for clients.

c. Holistic nurses empower clients to actively participate in their own care.

A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about homeopathy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "Homeopathy uses traditional Chinese medicine to treat diseases." b. "Homeopathy uses imagery to promote wellness." c. "Homeopathy uses incantations to treat diseases." d. "Homeopathy believes a substance that can cause a disease can also cure it."

d. "Homeopathy believes a substance that can cause a disease can also cure it."

A nurse is caring for a client who follows a vegan diet and reports lethargy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? a. Offer a massage with lavender oil. b. Request a prescription for vitamin B12 supplements. c. Give the client a cup of chamomile tea. d. Provide peppermint oil for the client to inhale.

b. Request a prescription for vitamin B12 supplements.

A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation of nutritional supplements. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. A nutritional supplement can be applied topically. b. If a nutritional supplement contains natural products, it is considered safe. c. The FDA approves nutritional supplements for safety before they are placed on the market. d. A nutritional supplement contains at least one nutritional component.

d. A nutritional supplement contains at least one nutritional component.

A nurse is completing a preoperative health history for a client who reports taking several herbal supplements. Which of the following herbal supplements is the priority for the nurse to report? a. Ginkgo biloba b. Echinacea c. Valerian d. Aloe vera

a. Ginkgo biloba

A nurse is planning complementary therapy for a client who has breast cancer. Which of the following treatments is a complementary therapy that the nurse can implement? a. Massage therapy b. Chemotherapy c. Teletherapy d. Brachytherapy

a. Massage therapy

A nurse is assisting with teaching a client about food choices that promote immunity and healing. Which of the following foods is the best source of vitamin C? a. 1 cup grapes b. 1 cup strawberries c. 1 cup sliced apple d. A small banana

b. 1 cup strawberries

A nurse is assisting in recommending clients for chiropractic treatment. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend? a. A client who has a sinus infection b. A client who has shoulder pain c. A client who has appendicitis d. A client who has heart failure

b. A client who has shoulder pain

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to a client. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I will take my blood pressure medication every morning." b. "I will have my heart rate checked once a month." c. "I will practice Tai Chi every day." d. "I will weigh myself weekly."

c. "I will practice Tai Chi every day."

A nurse is assisting with providing an in-service for staff members about complementary and integrative health. Which of the following statements by a staff member indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "Scented oils might decrease discomfort." b. "Natural substances do not have adverse effects." c. "Acupressure and acupuncture are the same thing." d. "Meditation involves the use of an electronic device to regulate body function."

a. "Scented oils might decrease discomfort."

A nurse is assisting with an in-service for staff members about culturally competent care. Which of the following information should the nurse include about traditional Native American beliefs? a. There should be a balance between yin and yang. b. Cupping is used to promote wellness. c. Use biofeedback to reduce stress. d. Music can produce healing energy.

d. Music can produce healing energy.

A nurse is caring for a client who asks about using aromatherapy for nausea. Which of the following scents should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.) Ginseng Evening primrose Peppermint Ginger Orange

Peppermint Ginger Orange

A nurse is caring for a client who asks about naturopathy. The nurse should include that which of the following is a component of naturopathy? (Select all that apply.) Dietary supplements Exercise Establishing harmony between fire, water, air, earth, and sky Traditional Chinese medicine Homeopathy

Dietary supplements Exercise Traditional Chinese medicine Homeopathy

A nurse is explaining the practice of Ayurveda to a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should include that Ayurveda is based on establishing a balance between the body, mind, and spirit with which of the following elements? (Select all that apply.) Earth Sky Darkness Light Water

Earth Sky Water

A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about holistic nursing. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) Use deep breathing to promote relaxation in clients. Encourage clients to use guided imagery to decrease pain. Apply essential oils to treat anxiety in clients. Treat one medical issue for clients at a time. Discourage family involvement in client care.

Use deep breathing to promote relaxation in clients. Encourage clients to use guided imagery to decrease pain. Apply essential oils to treat anxiety in clients.

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an emergency appendectomy and reports increasing anxiety. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to implement a complementary health strategy? a. "Try to take slow, deep breaths in and out." b. "Would you like a prescription for an anti-anxiety medication?" c. "Why are you feeling anxious?" d. "You'll have that appendix out in no time, then you'll feel better."

a. "Try to take slow, deep breaths in and out."

A nurse is caring for a client who has a sunburn. The nurse should identify that which of the following herbal supplements is used to treat sunburns? a. Green tea b. Aloe vera c. Lavender d. Milk thistle

b. Aloe vera

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving palliative care. Which of the following non-pharmacological nursing interventions should the nurse provide the client? a. Acupuncture b. Acupressure c. Chiropractic therapy d. Therapeutic touch

d. Therapeutic touch