Which of the following statements best defines the concept of holistic nursing care
Holistic nursing care takes into consideration all aspects of a person's life including
the environment, social interactions, and emotional response to wellness.
The nurse conducting a community health education program concerning alternative/
complementary therapy should stress that:
Alternative/complementary therapy is used in both hospital and outpatient settings
Energy flow can affect health and well-being. Which of the following situations can
cause the energy flow to become chaotic
Believing that one has been abandoned by God
The nurse is asked to explain acupuncture to a client. Which of the following statements
concerning acupuncture is correct
Acupuncture can be used to either diagnose or treat a health deviation
A client asks the nurse to explain the difference between acupuncture and acupressure.
Which statement made by the nurse is correct
Acupressure applied to the external ear is useful in relieving cravings for drugs.
The nurse evaluates that learning has taken place when the client makes which of the
following statements concerning reflexology?
Reflexology uses pressure applied to specific hand and foot areas to relieve tension
Which of the following clients does the nurse evaluate as understanding touch therapy?
A client who states that, "During touch therapy the therapist's hands may not actually
touch me.
Place the steps of therapeutic touch therapy in order from the first step to the final step.
1. Movement of hands above the body
2. Treatment technique
3. Centering
3, 1, 2
The nurse should recommend which of the following therapies to a client who wishes
to participate in therapy involving energy utilization and dietary design
Polarity therapy
A 66-year-old client with osteoarthritis of the knees and hands tells the nurse she is
interested in movement therapy. The most appropriate movement therapy for the nurse to
suggest to this client is:
Tai Chi
The client asks the nurse to explain yoga. Which of the following statements made by
the nurse is correct
There are many types of yoga, some of which involve physical activity and some of
which focus on meditation
The nurse working at a holistic health center is asked by a client with severe rheumatoid
arthritis if yoga would be a realistic therapy choice. The nurse should reply
There are many types of yoga that would be realistic for you to try. Let's talk about
the types that would be suited to your needs.
Which of the following persons is practicing Transcendental Meditation
A person who becomes centered, and then repeats a calming phrase
The nurse is teaching guided imagery as a method to reduce anxiety in preoperative
clients. When teaching this technique, the nurse should stress that
Music therapy can be beneficial to my spouse also.
The nurse is assisting a client interested in music therapy. Which of the following statements
made by the client indicates an understanding of this type of therapy?
Music therapy can be beneficial to my spouse also.
A nurse discussing aromatherapy at a community health fair should stress that
Aromatherapy can cause an allergic reaction in some people
Holistic nursing care can benefit the nurse, as well as the client. In order to practice
holistic care, the nurse must first:
Engage in self-reflection
Which of the following examples describes a nurse who is "being with" the client?
A nurse who silently prays with a client when requested to do so
The nurse has formulated a nursing diagnosis for a client with carpal tunnel syndrome
of "Energy Field Disturbance r/t Slowing or Blocking of Energy Flow Secondary to
Repetitive Motion Injury." When planning interventions for this client, the nurse must f
Explain healing touch therapy
Which question should the nurse caring for a Hispanic client ask during the assessment
process
Tell me how you treat your asthma at home. What treatments work especially well
for you?
When teaching a client the technique of breath meditation, it is important for the nurse
to stress that the client should:
Concentrate on the sensations associated with breathing
In contrast to holistic health care, conventional health care focuses on:
The physical aspects of health deviations
When discussing holistic health care, the nurse should explain that:
a. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated the value of alternative
Self-reports of stress relief related to alternative/complementary therapy are numerous