High concentrations of oxygen in the mothers blood can cause closure of the ductus arteriosus and cause fetal death.
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16. A patient is providing history information to the admitting nurse about treatment used for chronic pain. The patient reports she participates in a type of relaxation therapy that enables her to recognize tension in the muscles via responses on an electronic machine and visual electromyography responses. What type of therapy does the nurse record on admission record? a. Guided imagery b. Biofeedback c. Hypnotherapy d. Chiropractic care ANS: B Biofeedback is a type of relaxation therapy that enables the patient to recognize tension in the muscles via responses on an electronic machine and visual electromyography responses. The process is also used by traditional health care providers for drug addiction and chronic pain control. MULTIPLE RESPONSE
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17. What conditions would a nurse expect to see treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)? (Select all that apply.) a. Wounds b. Carbon monoxide poisoning c. Hyperemesis gravidarum d. Decompression illness e. Pneumonia ANS: A, B, D Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) uses an airtight enclosure to provide compressed air or oxygen under increased pressure. HBOT is used to revive children with carbon monoxide poisoning, to aid wound healing, and to treat the diving syndrome known as decompression illness. HBOT is contraindicated during pregnancy, because the increased oxygen saturation can cause the ductus arteriosus to close, resulting in fetal death.
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18. The mother of a pediatric patient asks the nurse about safety concerns with using herbal supplements with children. Which herbal products would the nurse educate this mother are safe to use in most of the pediatric population? (Select all that apply.) a. Ephedra b. Ginger c. Fish oil d. Chamomile e. Aloe vera ANS: B, C, D, E Ginger, fish oil, chamomile and aloe vera are safe herbal products for children. However, some herbs, such as ephedra, can be fatal to children. 19. The nurse points out that light therapy is used in the treatment of patients with which disorder(s)? (Select all that apply.) a. Digestive disorders b. Seasonal affective disorder c. Inflammatory diseases d. Stress disorders e. Jaundice ANS: B, E
