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natalie2426

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A patient who has been experiencing nausea expresses an interest in aromatherapy to manage the condition. What response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
 
  1. Ginger has been used with some success to manage nausea.
  2. Aromatherapy has shown very limited effectiveness with nausea.
  3. Aromatherapy helps to exert conscious control over physiologic processes.
  4. Why are you considering this method?

Question 2

A patient receiving an antacid is experiencing muscle cramps. What should the nurse do to assist this patient?
 
  1. Notify the healthcare provider.
  2. Review the patient's diet history.
  3. Review the patient's elimination patterns.
  4. Provide reassurance to the patient.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Ginger is an aromatic root. It has demonstrated success in managing nausea in some populations. Telling the patient the substance has limited effectiveness is discouraging and not entirely true. Biofeedback is the nonpharmacologic method that allows conscious control to be exerted over a physiologic process. Questioning the patient does not meet the patient's request for information.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Antacids may cause electrolyte imbalances, particularly involving sodium, calcium, and magnesium. Notify the healthcare provider so serum electrolytes can be drawn and reviewed. There is no indication that the patient's dietary history or elimination patterns are an issue. Providing reassurance to the patient at this time would be premature, as the complaints are being reported and not adequately reviewed.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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