The Nurse Describes in a Balanced and Neutral Manner Traditional

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse describes in a balanced and neutral manner traditional medicine options that are available to treat a patient's health problems.The patient thanks the nurse and shares that he prefers to continue treatment with acupuncture and Ayurvedic medicine.The nurse encourages the patient to carefully consider his choices and tells him that the staff is available if needed.The nurse's response demonstrates:

• A) Understanding of patient rights
• B) Lack of concern for the patient's well-being
• C) Respect for the patient's health care choices
• D) Inability to confront the patient about his inappropriate health choices

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Sedative

A class of drugs that slows brain activity, inducing relaxation or sleep.

Alpha and Theta Waves

Types of brain waves detected by EEG that are associated with different states of brain activity; alpha waves are linked to relaxed, wakeful states, while theta waves are often observed during light sleep and deep meditation.

Meditation

A practice where an individual uses a technique, such as mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity, to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs used primarily for treating anxiety, insomnia, and several other conditions.