Client is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by chemotherapy will be necessary. The client states to the nurse "I have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do you think I should try any?" The nurse should respond by making which appropriate statement? Answer: "tell...
Answer-Integrated Exam NCLEX-PN Study
Guide, Saunders/Silvestri 7th 2024/2025
Client is diagnosed with cancer and is told that surgery followed by chemotherapy will be necessary. The
client states to the nurse "I have read a lot about complementary therapies. Do you think I should try
any?" The nurse should respond by making which appropriate statement? Answer: "tell me what
you know about complementary therapies"
Rationale: assessing patient knowledge, as well as what therapies that they have in mind, will help to
assess whether the therapies are compatible with their current course of treatment.
The nurse is preparing to assist a client of Orthodox Jewish faith with eating lunch. A kosher meal is
delivered to the client. Which nursing action is appropriate when assisting the client with the meal?
Answer: allowing the client to unwrap the utensils and prepare his own meal for eating.
rationale: kosher meals arrive on paper plates and with plastic utensils sealed. It is most appropriate to
allow the patient to unwrap their own utensils and arrange their dish.
The nurse is caring for a group of clients who are taking herbal medications at home. Which client
should be given instructions with regard to avoiding the use of herbal medications? Answer: A ten-
year-old female client with a urinary tract infection
rationale: children should not be given herbal therapies, especially in the home and without professional
supervision.
The client asks the nurse about various herbal therapies available for the treatment of insomnia. The
nurse should encourage the client to discuss the use of which products with the primary health care
provider? Answer: Valerian
rationale: valerian has been used to treat insomnia, hyperactivity, and stress. It has also been used to
treat nervous disorders such as anxiety and restlessness.
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