IGNOU PB Bsc Entrance-2022
Nursing Foundation
Medium
In addition to conventional treatment many patients are opting for:
Appeared in: IGNOU PB Bsc Entrance-2022
Explanation
- Complementary therapies are defined as non-mainstream practices and products used together with conventional medical treatments.
- The question's key phrase, "in addition to conventional treatment," directly aligns with the definition of complementary therapy.
- Patients often use these therapies to manage side effects of conventional treatments, relieve symptoms, and improve overall well-being.
- Examples include massage therapy, yoga, acupuncture, and herbal supplements, which are increasingly being integrated into patient care plans.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: Social media is an unregulated source of information and peer support, not a recognized therapeutic modality. It often contains misinformation and cannot be considered a formal treatment option.
- Option B: Consulting apps are a form of telehealth; they are a platform or method for delivering healthcare, not a category of therapy itself. One might use an app to consult a doctor for conventional treatment or a practitioner for complementary therapy.
- Option D: Quackery refers to fraudulent, unproven, and often dangerous health practices promoted by 'quacks'. It is the opposite of legitimate healthcare and is not a valid choice for patients.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: Knowing Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) helps nurses interpret findings accurately and avoid errors in routine assessment, medication administration, and patient teaching.
- Nurses must create a non-judgmental environment where patients feel safe to disclose their use of complementary therapies. Many patients do not report CAM use to their providers, which can lead to safety risks.
- It is crucial for nurses to assess for potential interactions, especially between herbal supplements and prescribed medications, to prevent adverse effects.
- Nurses can educate patients on how to find credible information about CAM and differentiate between evidence-based complementary therapies and fraudulent claims (quackery).
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the key phrase in the question stem: "in addition to conventional treatment."
- Understand that this phrase points to a therapy that 'complements' or is used 'together with' standard medical care.
- Evaluate each option based on this understanding. 'Complementary therapy' is the only term that precisely matches this definition.
- Contrast this with 'alternative therapy,' which means 'in place of' conventional care.
- Eliminate the other options by recognizing their roles: social media is an information source, apps are a delivery platform, and quackery is fraudulent practice.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
- Stem keywords: conventional treatment, in addition to
- Lead-in keywords: opting for
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Nursing Fundamentals Potter Perry 12e Part 3 p. 217-219
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 7657-7659
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