A Nursing Student Who Has No Knowledge of Alternative Treatments

question 11

Multiple Choice

A nursing student who has no knowledge of alternative treatments states,"Aren't these therapies 'bogus' and,like a fad? Won't they eventually fade away?" Which is the most accurate nursing reply?

• A)"Like nursing,complementary therapies take a holistic approach to healing."
• B)"The American Nurses Association is researching the effectiveness of these therapies."
• C)"It is important to remain nonjudgmental about these therapies."
• D)"Alternative therapy concepts are rooted in psychoanalysis."

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.

Correct Abbreviation

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FBS

Fasting blood sugar; a test measuring the glucose levels in blood after a period of fasting to assess for diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Correct Meaning

The accurate significance or definition ascribed to a word, term, or phrase.