Complementary and Alternative Therapies
A client practices meditation along with prescribed antidepressant medication. Meditation is being used in this way.
Complementary therapy
This federal agency conducts and supports scientific research about complementary and integrative health approaches.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health or NCCIH
Herbs, special diets, and dietary supplements belong to this broad category of complementary practices.
Biologically based practices
Energy therapies are based on the theory that health may be influenced by energy fields within or surrounding this.
Human body
Acupuncture, massage, meditation, yoga, herbal products, and spiritual healing are examples of these approaches to care.
Complementary and alternative approaches
A client stops conventional treatment and uses an herbal remedy in its place. The herbal remedy is being used in this way.
Alternative therapy
In addition to supporting research, the NCCIH provides this to help health care providers and the public make informed decisions about complementary therapies.
Evidence-based information about safety and effectiveness
A client takes St. John’s wort, omega-3 fatty acids, and a vitamin supplement. These are three examples of this type of practice.
Biologically based practices
Reiki, therapeutic touch, and healing touch are commonly classified as this type of complementary therapy.
Energy medicine therapies
Before using an herbal product, a client should report all prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements to this person.
Health care provider or pharmacist
This approach combines conventional health care with evidence-informed complementary practices in a coordinated treatment plan.
Integrative medicine
These complete systems of health care developed from their own theories of health, illness, diagnosis, and treatment.
Whole medical systems
This group of therapies is based on the premise that thoughts, emotions, and mental focus can affect physical health and functioning.
Mind-body medicine
Anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress-related symptoms are four mental health concerns that may be supported by these approaches.
Complementary and alternative medicine therapies
The possibility that an herbal supplement may increase, decrease, or otherwise alter the action of a prescribed medication is called this.
Drug-herb interaction
The nurse considers a client’s physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual needs rather than focusing only on symptoms. This approach is called what?
Holistic care
Traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, naturopathy, and homeopathy are examples of this category of health care.
Whole medical systems
Meditation, guided imagery, relaxation exercises, yoga, and biofeedback are examples of these interventions.
Mind-body practices
A client with insomnia asks about using relaxation therapy. Which nursing response is best?
Relaxation may support sleep, but we should also assess the cause of your insomnia and coordinate it with your treatment plan?
The nurse should teach clients not to assume that a product is safe simply because its label includes this word.
Natural
A client with anxiety receives prescribed medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, and nutritional counseling. This treatment plan best demonstrates this model of care.
A client wishes to use traditional healing while receiving psychiatric treatment. Which nursing response is most appropriate?
Assess the practice for safety, evidence, and possible interactions while respecting the client's preferences
A client experiencing panic symptoms begins slow breathing and guided imagery. The nurse explains that these techniques may help by producing this response.
Relaxation response that decreases physiological arousal
A client with severe depression wants to use Reiki instead of prescribed treatment. Which nursing response has the highest priority?
Assess suicide risk and explain that complementary therapy should not replace necessary evidence-based treatment
Name two major precautions clients should follow when considering complementary and alternative therapies.
Consulting a qualified health care professional about possible interactions and avoiding the replacement or delay of necessary conventional treatment