Conclusion
Conclusion ( 4 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who wants to use CAM products and practices to improve his health and well-being. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
This statement is correct and indicates an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should teach the client that he or she should inform his or her health care providers about his or her CAM use so they can coordinate his or her care¹². The nurse should explain that CAM products and practices may have benefits, risks, interactions, or contraindications with conventional treatments, and that health care providers need to know about them to ensure safe and effective care¹². The nurse should also encourage the client to communicate openly and honestly with his or her health care providers about his or her goals, expectations, experiences, and concerns regarding CAM use, and to seek their advice and guidance when needed¹². By doing so, the client can foster a trusting and collaborative relationship with his or her health care providers, and avoid potential harms or complications from CAM use¹².
This statement is incorrect and does not indicate an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should teach the client that he or she should not use CAM products and practices as a substitute for his or her conventional treatments¹². The nurse should explain that CAM products and practices are not proven to cure or treat any disease or condition, and that they do not replace the need for conventional medical care¹². The nurse should warn the client that using CAM products and practices instead of conventional treatments may worsen his or her health condition or symptoms, or cause serious complications or side effects¹². The nurse should also advise the client to use CAM products and practices as a complementary therapy along with his or her conventional treatments, and not as an alternative therapy that can replace them¹².
This statement is incorrect and does not indicate an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should teach the client that he or she should not check the internet or social media for the latest information on CAM products and practices¹². The nurse should explain that the internet or social media may contain inaccurate, misleading, biased, or fraudulent information on CAM products and practices, and that they may not be reliable sources of evidence-based information¹². The nurse should warn the client that relying on the internet or social media for information on CAM products and practices may expose him or her to misinformation, scams, or harm¹². The nurse should also advise the client to seek reliable sources of information on CAM products and practices, such as Cochrane Library, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, or National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health¹².
This statement is incorrect and does not indicate an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should teach the client that he or she should not avoid telling his or her health care providers about his or her CAM use because they might not approve¹². The nurse should explain that hiding his or her CAM use from his or her health care providers may jeopardize his or her safety and quality of care, as they may not be aware of potential benefits, risks, interactions, or contraindications with conventional treatments¹². The nurse should also assure the client that most health care providers are open-minded and respectful of their patients' choices and values regarding CAM use, and that they are willing to work with them to coordinate their care¹². The nurse should also encourage the client to inform his or her health care providers about his or her CAM use so they can coordinate his or her care¹².
Choice A reason: This statement is correct and indicates an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should teach the client that he or she should inform his or her health care providers about his or her CAM use so they can coordinate his or her care¹². The nurse should explain that CAM products and practices may have benefits, risks, interactions, or contraindications with conventional treatments, and that health care providers need to know about them to ensure safe and effective care¹². The nurse should also encourage the client to communicate openly and honestly with his or her health care providers about his or her goals, expectations, experiences, and concerns regarding CAM use, and to seek their advice and guidance when needed¹². By doing so, the client can foster a trusting and collaborative relationship with his or her health care providers, and avoid potential harms or complications from CAM use¹².
Choice B reason: This statement is incorrect and does not indicate an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should teach the client that he or she should not use CAM products and practices as a substitute for his or her conventional treatments¹². The nurse should explain that CAM products and practices are not proven to cure or treat any disease or condition, and that they do not replace the need for conventional medical care¹². The nurse should warn the client that using CAM products and practices instead of conventional treatments may worsen his or her health condition or symptoms, or cause serious complications or side effects¹². The nurse should also advise the client to use CAM products and practices as a complementary therapy along with his or her conventional treatments, and not as an alternative therapy that can replace them¹².
Choice C reason: This statement is incorrect and does not indicate an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should teach the client that he or she should not check the internet or social media for the latest information on CAM products and practices¹². The nurse should explain that the internet or social media may contain inaccurate, misleading, biased, or fraudulent information on CAM products and practices, and that they may not be reliable sources of evidence-based information¹². The nurse should warn the client that relying on the internet or social media for information on CAM products and practices may expose him or her to misinformation, scams, or harm¹². The nurse should also advise the client to seek reliable sources of information on CAM products and practices, such as Cochrane Library, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, or National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health¹².
Choice D reason: This statement is incorrect and does not indicate an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should teach the client that he or she should not avoid telling his or her health care providers about his or her CAM use because they might not approve¹². The nurse should explain that hiding his or her CAM use from his or her health care providers may jeopardize his or her safety and quality of care, as they may not be aware of potential benefits, risks, interactions, or contraindications with conventional treatments¹². The nurse should also assure the client that most health care providers are open-minded and respectful of their patients' choices and values regarding CAM use, and that they are willing to work with them to coordinate their care¹². The nurse should also encourage the client to inform his or her health care providers about his or her CAM use so they can coordinate his or her care¹².