What Is the Best Nursing Response When a Patient Asks,"What

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the best nursing response when a patient asks,"What do you know about massage therapy? A friend of mine says it can be more helpful than antidepressants."

• A) "The research has shown that massage is very beneficial, so this is a good question for you to ask your doctor. Why not bring up the topic with your psychiatrist today during your visit?"
• B) "While a few research studies indicate that massage will help relieve depression and anxiety, it's effective for only a short time, and no studies have compared massage with medication."
• C) "I know very little, because there really is no current research available on the effectiveness of massage. However, many of these new therapies can do damage, so I wouldn't do it."
• D) "I know very little, because there are few research findings on the effectiveness of massage. It certainly can't hurt, and it might help, so why not try it?"

Conceptualize mental health conditions across different demographics and historical periods.

Understand the principles and phenomena related to perception and its influences.

Recognize the importance and application of Gestalt principles in perception.

Understand the process and effects of perceptual sets on perception.

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Definitions:

Illness

A state of poor health, either physically or mentally, often characterized by symptoms or dysfunction.

Animals

Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms in the kingdom Animalia that typically have a nervous system and the ability to move.

Applied Behavior Analysis

A therapy based on the science of learning and behavior, aiming to improve specific behaviors and skills through reinforcement techniques.

Positive Reinforcements

A process in behaviorism where a behavior is strengthened and more likely to be repeated by following it with a desirable outcome or reward.