Complementary and Alternative Medicine Is a Subsection of Conventional Medicine

question 50

True/False

Complementary and alternative medicine is a subsection of conventional medicine.

Assess the specific needs of patients with cognitive impairments for hygiene care.

Provide proper care and hygiene for patients with hearing aids or cerumen buildup.

Educate patients on the care and maintenance of medical or assistive devices, including hearing aids and contact lenses.

Perform hygiene care safely and effectively using specialized products, such as CHG wipes, following the manufacturer's instructions.

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Definitions:

Chlorhexidine Wash

An antimicrobial solution used for cleaning the skin and hands to reduce bacteria that might cause infection.

EKG

An abbreviated term for electrocardiogram, a diagnostic tool that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart conditions.

Hernia Repair

A surgical procedure to correct hernias, which are protrusions of organs through the wall that contains them.

Pneumonectomy

Surgical removal of one lobe or more, or even an entire lung, usually to treat lung disease or lung cancer.