When screening for abuse is it ok to assume the abuser is the patients partner?
What is NO!
100
Who is most likely to use Complementary Therapies?
What is those who are young, highly educated, and those with high reported pain levels
100
If a Complementary Therapy has an unknown risk, what must the nurse do?
What is not provide the therapy and provide all information on the therapy she has found
200
What is screening used for?
What is to catch emerging or presymptomatic issues
200
Name diseases that patients use medical marijuana to treat
What is cancer, HIV, anything with pain control needed
200
If the Doctor does not agree with the patient about a Complementary Therapy, what should the nurse do?
What is act as a mediator
300
What is screening used for?
What is for abuse, for STI's, for addiction
300
Which of the following are considered (today) CT's?
-chamomille
-support groups
-behavioural therapy
-fish oil (omega-3)
-glucosamine (hydrochloride/sulfate)
What is all of the above with the exception of support groups!
300
Does the RNAO support the use of Complementary Therapies by nurses for their patients?
What is Yes!!
400
When is it appropriate to assume while you screen someone?
What is NOTHING
400
Explain the difference between Complementary and Alternative
What is C- used with conventional medicine
A- used instead of conventional medicine
400
Where can nurses use Complementary Therapies?
What is in their care plans or as interventions
500
What are some ways you can ask about abuse?
What is direct, indirect, framing the question
500
Are nurses allowed to practice complementary medicine as well as conventional nursing practices?
What is yes!!! (as long as the therapies are safe)
500
If a patient wants to use a Complementary Therapy, what is the nurses responsibility?
What is to ensure that client-choice is respected and to prevent harm (ensure client well-being)