Alternative Medicine

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Alternative Medicine

Contraindications for Acupuncture: Who Should Avoid This Treatment?

Contraindications for Acupuncture No chemo patients or anticoagulant patients (bleeding/infection precaution patients)- no patients with increased liver function tests (hepatitis, cirrhosis)- no needles around radiation sites, burns,...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Alternative Medicine

Mind/Body Therapies: A Natural Way to Improve Your Well-being through Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi, Hypnotherapy, Biofeedback, and Guided Imagery.

Mind/Body Therapies Meditation, prayer, yoga, imagery, tai chi, zero balancing Mind/body therapies are a group of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices that are based on the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Alternative Medicine

Unlocking the Healing Power of the Mind-Body Techniques in Cancer Care: Guided Imagery & Visualization

Which of the following has been known to achieve benefits for clients with cancer through the use of the mind to visualize a positive physiologic effect? Imagery...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Alternative Medicine

Discover the Benefits of Peppermint Oil for Nausea Relief: A Natural Solution for Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting

A client who is receiving chemotherapy and experiencing significant nausea asks the nurse about using aromatherapy to help alleviate the nausea. Which essential oil would the nurse...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Alternative Medicine

Unblocking Energy Pathways: Practice of Energy Healing and Its Benefits

A nurse who “unblocks” and “clears” congested areas of energy in a client’s body to promote comfort is applying the phenomenon known as: Therapeutic Touch (TT) The...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Alternative Medicine

Healing Touch Therapy: A Complementary Approach for Relaxation and Healing in Conjunction with Traditional Medical Treatments

A client asks the nurse about the use of healing touch. Which statement regarding healing touch is accurate? Healing touch does not use injections. Healing touch is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Alternative Medicine

Unlocking the Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Exploring Acupuncture, Tai Chi, and Herbal Remedies for Restoring Balance and Harmony in the Body

While assessing a client, the client tells the nurse that he is a follower of traditional Chinese medicine and the concept of qi. Based on the nurse’s...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Alternative Medicine

Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia Pain Management: Benefits and Considerations

The nurse cares for a client who is considering acupuncture for pain control for fibromyalgia. The client asks, “How can this help with my pain?” How would...