Question # 1. The client with AIDS tells the nurse that he has been using acupuncture to help with his pain. The nurse should question the client regarding this treatment because acupuncture: A. Uses pressure from the fingers and hands to stimulate the energy points in the body B. Uses oils extracted from plants and herbs C. Uses needles to stimulate certain points on the body to treat pain D. Uses manipulation of the skeletal muscles to relieve stress and pain Answer D is correct. Acupuncture uses needles, and because HIV is transmitted by blood and body fluids, the nurse should question this treatment. Answer A describes acupressure, and answers B and C describe massage therapy with the use of oils. Question # 2. The 10-year-old is being treated for asthma. Before administering Theodur, the nurse should check the: A. Urinary output B. Blood pressure C. Pulse D. Temperature Answer C is correct. Theodur is a bronchodilator, and a side effect of bronchodilators is ...
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