Why Is a Review of CAM Therapies Included in a Study

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is a review of CAM therapies included in a study guide for the NCLEX?

• A)It will be valuable for education of future patients.
• B)It is an ethical responsibility for nurses to be knowledgeable about changes in health care.
• C)Herbal remedies never interact with prescribed medications.
• D)CAM therapies are rarely used by patients.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Triad

A concept in cognitive therapy that describes a pattern of thinking involving negative views about the self, the world, and the future.

Object Relations

A theory in psychoanalysis focusing on the relationships between individuals and the external objects (often other people) that represent significant others in one’s life.

Sociocultural

Pertaining to the combination of social and cultural factors that influence an individual's behavior and experiences.

Theoretical Orientation

A foundational perspective or set of principles that guides a therapist's approach to understanding and treating psychological issues.