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The nurse points out that light therapy is used in the treatment of patients with which disorder(s)?
- A. Digestive disorders
- B. Seasonal affective disorder
- C. Inflammatory diseases
- D. Stress disorders
- E. Jaundice
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Light therapy is effective for seasonal affective disorder and jaundice in newborns, but not for digestive or inflammatory disorders.
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A patient is providing history information to the admitting nurse about treatment used for chronic pain. The patient reports she participates in a type of relaxation therapy that enables her to recognize tension in the muscles via responses on an electronic machine and visual electromyography responses. What type of therapy does the nurse record on admission record?
- A. Guided imagery
- B. Biofeedback
- C. Hypnotherapy
- D. Chiropractic care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biofeedback uses electronic monitoring to help patients recognize and control muscle tension for pain management.
The mother of a pediatric patient asks the nurse about safety concerns with using herbal supplements with children. Which herbal products would the nurse educate this mother are safe to use in most of the pediatric population?
- A. Ephedra
- B. Ginger
- C. Fish oil
- D. Chamomile
- E. Aloe vera
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Ginger, fish oil, chamomile, and aloe vera are generally safe for children, while ephedra can be harmful.
Which child should not receive massage therapy?
- A. 15-year-old with a fractured femur
- B. 12-year-old with diabetes mellitus
- C. 8-year-old with Down syndrome
- D. 17-year-old with an eating disorder
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children with Down syndrome are at risk for cervical spine anomalies, making massage therapy potentially harmful.
What advantage(s) of alternative health care should the nurse outline when providing information to patients?
- A. Offering more patient control of health care
- B. Offering a variety of health care advisors
- C. Keeping patients from having to make decisions
- D. Using natural products rather than chemical ones
- E. Incorporating cultural beliefs and practices
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Alternative health care promotes patient autonomy, diverse advisors, natural products, and cultural integration.
A breastfeeding mother tells the nurse she is taking large doses of vitamin C to keep up her energy. What should the nurse warn that large doses of vitamin C can cause in an infant?
- A. Diarrhea
- B. Jaundice
- C. Colic
- D. Retinal damage
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High doses of vitamin C in breast milk can cause colic in breastfeeding infants.