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c. Illness is an imbalance in an individual’s energy

field.

d.Human beings have natural abilities to transform

and transcend their conditions of living.

5.Sample answers:

a.Shamanism: Treatment would consist of first

restoring the patient’s power and then treating

symptoms.

b.Native American tradition: Healing techniques

may include native plants and herbs, animals,

ritual, ceremony, and purification techniques.

c. Intercessory prayer: Treatment would involve

praying for the patient to the Judeo-Christian

god.

6.Sample answers:

a.Nutritional therapy: It is believed that people

have individual needs and preferences with

respect to foods.

b.Aromatherapy: It is believed that the fragrance

of oils can evoke powerful memories in a split

second and change people’s perceptions and

behaviors.

c. Music: It is believed that music is effective in

reducing pain, decreasing anxiety, and promot-

ing relaxation, thereby distracting persons from

unpleasant sensations.

d.Humor: It is believed that a good “belly laugh”

can help treat acute and debilitating illness.

7. a.Biology-based practices: using herbs and special
   diets
   b.Mind–body medicine: using meditation or yoga
   c. Energy medicine: using energy fields or magnetic
   fields
   d.Manipulative and body-based practices: manipu-
   lating body parts
   REFLECTIVE PRACTICE USING CRITICAL
   THINKING SKILLS
   Sample Answers
   1.What type of Complementary and Alternative Ther-
   apies might the nurse suggest to promote relaxation
   for Ms. Puentes?
   The nurse could teach Ms. Puentes mind–body
   techniques, such as meditation, guided imagery,
   biofeedback, and relaxation, to reduce stressful
   emotions. Energy healing techniques would also
   be helpful for pain that lingers after an injury heals,
   as well as pain complicated by trauma, anxiety,
   or depression. These CATs include acupuncture,
   acupressure, Qi gong, and Reiki. Movement-based
   therapies are also appropriate for postoperative
   pain. These include physical therapy, yoga, pilates,
   and tai chi.
   2.What would be a successful outcome for Ms. Puentes?
   Upon next visit, Ms. Puentes lists two CAT
   measures that promote relaxation and demonstrates
   the proper use of them.

3.What intellectual, technical, interpersonal, and/or

ethical/legal competencies are most likely to bring

about the desired outcome?

Intellectual: knowledge of available and appropriate

complementary and alternative modalities

Technical: ability to properly perform CAT and inte-

grate these measures into patient care

Interpersonal: ability to work collaboratively with

other members of the healthcare team to promote

culturally competent care that includes the use of

CAT

4.What resources might be helpful for Ms. Puentes?

Other healthcare professionals using CAT, printed

and AV materials on CAT, referral to special

programs delivering CAT

CHAPTER 29

PRACTICING FOR NCLEX

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1.d 2.a 3.c 4.d 5.b

6.a 7.b 8.d 9.b 10.a

11.c 12.d 13.b 14.c 15.b

16.a 17.d

ALTERNATE-FORMAT QUESTIONS

Multiple Response Questions

1.a, c, d

2.b, e, f

3.a, b, c

4.d, e

5.a, c, d

6.b, e, f

7.c, d, f

8.a, b, d

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DEVELOPING YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE

MATCHING EXERCISES

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6.j 7.d 8.g 9.i 10.h

11.l 12.m 13.c 14.i 15.b

16.e 17.f 18.d 19.g 20.a

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