Which of the following complementary therapies has been used successfully to alleviate symptoms in veterans with PTSD?

Which of the following complementary therapies has been used successfully to alleviate symptoms in veterans with PTSD?

A client asks the nurse to explain the difference between complementary and alternative medicine. Which is an appropriate nursing reply?

A client reports taking St. John's wort for depression. The client states, “I’m taking the recommended dose, but it seems like if two capsules are good, four would be better!” Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

A family asks why their father is attending activity groups at the long-term care facility. The son states, "My father worked hard all of his life. He just needs some rest at this point." Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

A client with chronic lower back pain states, "My nurse practitioner told me that acupuncture might enhance the effect of the prescribed medications and physical therapy." Which type of therapy is the nurse practitioner recommending?

A depressed 21-year-old client has lived with his mother ever since the death of his father 3 years ago. After the client received a college acceptance, the mother repeatedly stated, "That's wonderful. I’ll be fine all alone." How would the nurse interpret the mother's statements?

A patient who is being seen in the community mental health center for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being considered for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The nurse is asked to conduct an assessment to validate the patient’s appropriateness for this treatment. Which of the following data collected by the nurse are most important to document when determining appropriateness for treatment with EMDR? Select all that apply.

A client's wife tells the nurse that her husband strongly believes that he is Jesus. She states that she tells her husband that he is not Jesus, but he truly believes that he is and that he can perform miracles. Which disorder does the nurse suspect the client has?

A patient who is being seen in the community mental health center for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being considered for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The nurse is asked to conduct an assessment to validate the patient’s appropriateness for this treatment. Which of the following data collected by the nurse are most important to document when determining appropriateness for treatment with EMDR? Select all that apply.

In planning care for a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is a realistic client outcome? The client will