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The nurse is visiting with the wife of a patient. The wife tells the nurse that they are planning a cruise to the Bahamas, but she confesses that she is prone to motion sickness.
 
  Which of the following herbal supplements could the nurse recommend to alleviate or prevent motion sickness?
  a. Saw palmetto
  b. Valerian
  c. Ginger root
  d. Black cohosh

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who would like to try a natural alternative to help alleviate some anxiety. The patient tells the nurse, I plan to start taking valerian. I think it will relieve some of my anxiety.
 
  What patient education is essential for the nurse to provide?
  a. You should take your supplement in the late evening.
  b. Weigh yourself daily and report weight loss.
  c. Check your pulse prior to each dose.
  d. Take this agent only on a full stomach.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Enough evidence has been collected to support the benefits of ginger root for preventing and treating motion sickness, morning sickness, seasickness, and postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Saw palmetto is taken to relieve urinary symptoms related to BPH.
Valerian is used primarily to promote sleep.
Black cohosh is used for treating symptoms of menopause.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Valerian root is used primarily to promote sleep. It can also be taken to reduce anxiety related restlessness. It may cause daytime drowsiness, so it should be taken in the evening when driving and other potentially dangerous activities are not performed.
Weight loss is not a side effect, therefore daily weights are not indicated.
Checking the pulse prior to each dose is not indicated.
Taking valerian on a full stomach is not necessary.




BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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