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contain ingredients believed to promote health. - is the technique of using essen-
tial oils for medicinal purposes.
MATCHING EXERCISES
Match the CAT in Part A with its description
listed in Part B.
PART A
a.Ayurveda
b.Yoga
c.Traditional Chinese medicine
d.Acupuncture
e.Qi gong
f.Homeopathy
g.Naturopathy
PART B- Uses thin, short, sterile needles, placed at
centers of nerve and vascular tissue - Based on the belief of supporting the
body while the symptoms are allowed to
run their course - Consists of a set of exercises that promote
health through various physical postures - A system of postures, exercises (gentle
and dynamic), breathing techniques, and
visualization - Understanding the patient’s basic consti-
tution or “dosha” is the central theme - Qi (energy) is the central theme.
SHORT ANSWER
1.Define the following concepts and their basic
philosophy of medicine.
a.Allopathy:b.Holism:c. Integrative care:2.Briefly describe the following CATs and related
nursing considerations.
a.Ayurveda:Nursing considerations:b.Yoga:Nursing considerations:c. Traditional Chinese medicine:Nursing considerations:d.Qi gong:Nursing considerations:3.Describe three mind–body therapies you might
use for a patient experiencing unrelieved pain
due to chemotherapy.
a.b.c.4.Describe the four scientific principles used in
Therapeutic Touch.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.Describe how the nursing care plan would
differ for a patient diagnosed with leukemia
when using the following three different
spiritual approaches.
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