Author Question: Herbs and plants can be useful in treating a variety of conditions. Which treatment should a nurse ... (Read 46 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Herbs and plants can be useful in treating a variety of conditions. Which treatment should a nurse determine is appropriate for a client experiencing frequent migraine headaches?

1. Saint John's wort combined with an antidepressant
2. Ginger root combined with a beta-blocker
3. Feverfew, used according to directions
4. Kava-kava added to a regular diet

Question 2

In 1949, an Australian physician discovered which therapy to be an effective treatment for bipolar (manic-depressive) illness?

a. Insulin therapy
b. Water/ice therapy
c. Lithium carbonate therapy
d. Electroconvulsive therapy

nyrave · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The nurse should determine that the appropriate treatment for a client experiencing frequent migraine headaches is the herb feverfew. Feverfew is effective in either fresh leaf or freeze-dried form. It is considered to be safe in reasonable doses.

Answer to Question 2

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To this day, lithium is a treatment that is used to effectively balance the manic states and depressive states of bipolar disorder. None of the other therapies listed is effective for bipolar disorder.