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Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapy

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show Terms for traditional/convential western medicine  
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show Acupressure  
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A non-invasive method of determining patients neuromuscular and autonomic nervous system responce by measuring body functions with the use of electric or eletromechanical equipment   show
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show Complimentary therapies  
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nursing interventions such as relaxation therapy, guided imagery, music therapy, simple touch, massage and prayer used to treat the mind-body-spirit of the patient   show
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show Imagery  
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a system of massaging specific areas of the foot to relieve stress, enabling the release of disharmonies by a physiologic change in the body.   show
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show Complementary and Alternative therapies  
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show Alternative therapy  
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Clients use this form of therapy, thinking it is less invasive and gentler than traditional medicine.    show
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show 1930  
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goal of this therapy is to restore balance within the client by facilitating the client’s self-healing ability through the use of natural substances.   show
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True or False: manufacturer is not required by law to demonstrate the safety, efficacy, or quality of herbal products.   show
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------->Commonly used herbs: See Table 17-1 on page 419-420, Foundations and Adult Health Nursing.<--------   show
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show Refer for test  
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show Fox Glove  
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True or False: Chiropractic therapy is based on holistic beliefs in the body’s ability to take care of itself.   show
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Does the chiropractic doctor prescribe medications?   show
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show Alternative  
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The specific points used for acupuncture   show
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What is acupressure generally used for?   show
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True or False: Acupuncture and accupressure work with just one treatment   show
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show Yes, but only if he/she is properly trained.  
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show Patient with phlebitis or thrombosis should avoid massage of the infected area. patients with infectious skin diseases.   
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what should be done Before any massages are done?   show
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show Yes, but check the client for allergies first.  
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Why should aromatherapy be avoided during pregnancy?   show
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Who are essential oils contraindicated for in aroma therapy?   show
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show Specific scents are thought to relax or stimulate, improve digestion, increase hormone production & improve circulation or memory  
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show Eucalyptis  
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Aromatheraopy: calming useful for premenstrual pain/tension, indigestion, mildly antiallergenic, rhinitis, acne, excema, and other sensitive skin conditions.   show
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show Lavender  
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show Jasmine  
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Aromatherapy: mildly sedative useful for insomnia, anxiety, nervous depression, mildly warming, improving circulation, acne, premenstrual tension/pain, backache.   show
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What is magnet therapy used for?   show
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show *Pregnancy. *Patients with pacemakers *Insulin delivery system *Cochlear implants *Anyone using an electric blanket or heating pad *Myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) *Hyperthyroidism *Hypothalamic and pituitary dysfunctions  
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show Decreased heart and respiratory rates.   Decreased blood pressure.   Decreased oxygen consumption.  Increased alpha brain activity.  Increased peripheral skin temperature.  
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show Self-directed or guided.  
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show Refer for test.  
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show “yoke” or union of the personal self with the divine source.  
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State two benefits of yoga.   show
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