C HAPTER 32: C OMPLEMENTARY ,
A LTERNATIVE , AND I NTEGRATIVE
T HERAPIES
Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition; Potter Perry
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A client is dealing with chronic pain. The nurse suggests implementation
of relaxation techniques. The nurses most informed response to the clients
question How is relaxing going to help my pain? would be:
A. What have you got to lose? It could certainl y help.
B. It will increase the effectiveness of the pain medication youre
taking.
C. Relaxing has been very helpful for people, especiall y those in
severe pain.
D. Relaxing your muscles is a better way for your body to respond to
the pain.
ANS: D
Complementary therapies teach individuals ways in which to change
their behavior to alter physical responses to stress and improve
s ymptoms such as muscle tension, gastrointest inal discomfort, pain, or
sleep disturbances. While one of the options appears too flippant an
answer, the remaining options may be true but do not address the
question as thoroughly.
, DIF: C REF: 775 OBJ: Anal ysis TOP: Nursing Process:
Planning MSC: NC LEX test plan designation: Physiological
Integrit y/Basic Care & Comfort/ Complementary and Alternative
Therapies
2. Which of the following statements, made by a client experiencing anxiet y
who practices relaxation techniques regularl y, requires follow -up by the
nurse?
A. I want to share this with m y sister; her life is stressful, too.
B. Relaxation gives me a sense of being in control of m y anxiet y.
C. Relaxation helps me feel less physicall y tense so m y blood pressure
is lower.
D. If I practice relaxation techniques ofte n enough, I wont need my
antianxiet y medication anymore.
ANS: D
Complementary therapies are those therapies used in addition to
conventional treatment recommended by the persons health care
provider. They do not replace the prescribed treatment plan.
DIF: C REF: 775 OBJ: Anal ysis TOP: Nursing Process:
Assessment MSC: NC LEX test plan designation: Physiological
Integrit y/Basic Care & Comfort/ Complementary and Alternative
Therapies
3. A client diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes shares with the nurse
that he has been using meditation to deal with the chronic pain he
experiences from an old back injury. Which of the following questions
, shows the best understanding of the effects of meditation on the clients
s ystemic functions?
A. How many times a day do yo u meditate?
B. Have you monitored your blood pressure latel y?
C. Have you had any improvement with your pain?
D. Are you currentl y taking blood pressure medication?
ANS: D
Meditation may increase the effects of certain drugs. For example,
monitor individuals taki ng antihypertensive medications or thyroid -
regulating, antidepressant, or antianxiet y medications. Prolonged
practice of meditation techniques sometimes leads to the reduced need
for certain medications such as antihypertensive medications. Whatever
the case, monitor individuals learning meditation closel y for
physiological changes with respect to their medications. Adjustment of
the medication is sometimes necessary. While the remaining options
are not inappropriate, they do not assess the primary issue re garding
medication.
DIF: C REF: 777 OBJ: Anal ysis TOP: Nursing Process:
Assessment MSC: NC LEX test plan designation: Physiological
Integrit y/Basic Care & Comfort/ Complementary and Alternative
Therapies
4. A nurse and client are engaged in imagery trainin g. The nurse shows the
best understanding of the importance of selecting an appropriate focus
when stating:
A. Let’s discuss how to select todays focus.
B. Today’s focus will be auditory rather than visual.
C. What do you find to be most effective as your focus?
A LTERNATIVE , AND I NTEGRATIVE
T HERAPIES
Fundamentals of Nursing 10th Edition; Potter Perry
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A client is dealing with chronic pain. The nurse suggests implementation
of relaxation techniques. The nurses most informed response to the clients
question How is relaxing going to help my pain? would be:
A. What have you got to lose? It could certainl y help.
B. It will increase the effectiveness of the pain medication youre
taking.
C. Relaxing has been very helpful for people, especiall y those in
severe pain.
D. Relaxing your muscles is a better way for your body to respond to
the pain.
ANS: D
Complementary therapies teach individuals ways in which to change
their behavior to alter physical responses to stress and improve
s ymptoms such as muscle tension, gastrointest inal discomfort, pain, or
sleep disturbances. While one of the options appears too flippant an
answer, the remaining options may be true but do not address the
question as thoroughly.
, DIF: C REF: 775 OBJ: Anal ysis TOP: Nursing Process:
Planning MSC: NC LEX test plan designation: Physiological
Integrit y/Basic Care & Comfort/ Complementary and Alternative
Therapies
2. Which of the following statements, made by a client experiencing anxiet y
who practices relaxation techniques regularl y, requires follow -up by the
nurse?
A. I want to share this with m y sister; her life is stressful, too.
B. Relaxation gives me a sense of being in control of m y anxiet y.
C. Relaxation helps me feel less physicall y tense so m y blood pressure
is lower.
D. If I practice relaxation techniques ofte n enough, I wont need my
antianxiet y medication anymore.
ANS: D
Complementary therapies are those therapies used in addition to
conventional treatment recommended by the persons health care
provider. They do not replace the prescribed treatment plan.
DIF: C REF: 775 OBJ: Anal ysis TOP: Nursing Process:
Assessment MSC: NC LEX test plan designation: Physiological
Integrit y/Basic Care & Comfort/ Complementary and Alternative
Therapies
3. A client diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes shares with the nurse
that he has been using meditation to deal with the chronic pain he
experiences from an old back injury. Which of the following questions
, shows the best understanding of the effects of meditation on the clients
s ystemic functions?
A. How many times a day do yo u meditate?
B. Have you monitored your blood pressure latel y?
C. Have you had any improvement with your pain?
D. Are you currentl y taking blood pressure medication?
ANS: D
Meditation may increase the effects of certain drugs. For example,
monitor individuals taki ng antihypertensive medications or thyroid -
regulating, antidepressant, or antianxiet y medications. Prolonged
practice of meditation techniques sometimes leads to the reduced need
for certain medications such as antihypertensive medications. Whatever
the case, monitor individuals learning meditation closel y for
physiological changes with respect to their medications. Adjustment of
the medication is sometimes necessary. While the remaining options
are not inappropriate, they do not assess the primary issue re garding
medication.
DIF: C REF: 777 OBJ: Anal ysis TOP: Nursing Process:
Assessment MSC: NC LEX test plan designation: Physiological
Integrit y/Basic Care & Comfort/ Complementary and Alternative
Therapies
4. A nurse and client are engaged in imagery trainin g. The nurse shows the
best understanding of the importance of selecting an appropriate focus
when stating:
A. Let’s discuss how to select todays focus.
B. Today’s focus will be auditory rather than visual.
C. What do you find to be most effective as your focus?
