During an alternative therapy conference, a nurse attends a session related to massage therapy. Which of the following statements made by the presenter should the nurse question?- Skildor

Question 1 of 5

During an alternative therapy conference, a nurse attends a session related to massage therapy. Which of the following statements made by the presenter should the nurse question?

A. �Massage therapy is most useful for individuals who are between the ages of 13 and 60.� B. �Massage therapy involves the use of lotion or powder.� C. �Several massage techniques can be used, including kneading and pinching the skin.� D. �Massage therapy is best used by a licensed massage therapist.�

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Massage therapy is effective across all age groups, not just those between 13 and 60 years old.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements describes Erikson�s theory of development?

A. A healthy personality is defined by the lack of pathology. B. Stages of development advance based on psychosocial factors. C. The main premise of the theory is that individuals are interdependent beings and rely on each other in order to develop successfully. D. An individual must successfully accomplish the developmental stage before proceeding to the next stage.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Erikson's theory suggests that each developmental stage must be successfully completed before moving on to the next.

Question 3 of 5

A teenager has a family history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. What should the nurse recommend to prevent developing it?

A. Tell him to avoid any and all sweets. B. Tell him to be active and eat a balanced diet. C. Tell him he should talk to his physician about genetic testing. D. Tell him that very little can be done to avoid developing this disorder.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A healthy lifestyle with activity and a balanced diet is the best preventive measure for Type 2 diabetes.

Question 4 of 5

The mother of a 3-month-old is concerned because her infant usually falls asleep halfway through his bottle. Which of the following would be the most therapeutic response by the nurse?

A. Ask the mother about the infant�s feeding schedule. B. Assure the mother that he is growing fine. C. Tell the mother that half a bottle is probably enough for him. D. Tell the mother she should start to add solids to his diet.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The nurse should first understand the feeding schedule to assess if the infant is getting adequate nutrition before offering advice.

Question 5 of 5

A person reports that she has been seeking care from an acupuncturist to help relieve the chronic pain that she has been experiencing. Which of the following statements would be the most appropriate response from the nurse?

A. �You should have told me that the current treatments were helping your pain.� B. �Tell me more about your treatments from the acupuncturist.� C. �Tell me why you decided to not continue with your treatment plan.� D. �You should not be seeing an acupuncturist while receiving professional care.�

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The nurse should seek to understand the patient's use of alternative treatments and their potential impact on prescribed care.

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