When Asked About the Benefits of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

question 15

Multiple Choice

When asked about the benefits of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies,a nurse's best response is that CAM therapies usually:

• A) are readily available to most patients.
• B) are more costly than conventional therapies.
• C) produce a variety of psychological side effects.
• D) are most effective when implemented for chronic conditions.

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Definitions:

N3 Sleep

The deepest stage of non-REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by delta brainwaves and considered crucial for physical restoration and memory consolidation.

Heredity And Environment

The two main factors that influence individual development, including genetics (heredity) and external factors (environment).

Rapid Eye Movements

Are quick, jerky movements of the eyes that occur during REM sleep, a stage associated with vivid dreaming.

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected by an EEG that represent a state of wakeful relaxation.