Author Question: A patient asks the nurse about alternative and complementary therapies that she might consider in ... (Read 67 times)

Deast7027 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient asks the nurse about alternative and complementary therapies that she might consider in place of hormone replacement therapy after menopause. Which herbal supplements should the nurse review with the patient?

Select all that apply.
1. black cohosh
2. ginseng
3. ginger
4. flaxseed
5. St. John's wort

Question 2

A patient shares with the nurse that she has pain during intercourse. For which health problems should the nurse assess this patient?

Select all that apply.
1. perforated hymen
2. vaginal scarring
3. fear of sexual abuse
4. vaginismus
5. climacteric

Madisongo23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Black cohosh, ginseng, and flaxseed have been used as alternative therapies by menopausal women. Ginger treats nausea and vomiting, and St. John's wort is used to treat depression.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Vaginal scarring and vaginismus cause the vaginal muscles at the introitus to contract so tightly that an erect penis cannot be inserted. Estrogen decreases in perimenopause and menopause, resulting in vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. An imperforate hymen and fear of sexual abuse are other causes of painful intercourse.