A woman inquires about herbal alternative methods for improving ...

[mia]

A woman inquires about herbal alternative methods for improving fertility. What statement by the nurse is the most appropriate when instructing which herbal preparations to avoid while trying to conceive?
 
  1. You should avoid nettle leave, dong quai, and vitamin E while you are trying to get pregnant..
  2. You may want to avoid licorice root, lavender, fennel, sage, and thyme while you are trying to conceive..
  3. You should not take anything with vitamin E, calcium, or magnesium. They will make you infertile..
  4. Herbs have no bearing on fertility..

Question 2

A couple is trying to cope with an infertility problem and want to know what they can do to preserve their emotional equilibrium. The nurse's most appropriate response is:
 
  1. Tell your friends and family so that they can help you..
  2. Talk only to other friends who are infertile because only they can help..
  3. Get involved with a support group. I will give you some names..
  4. Start adoption proceedings immediately because obtaining an infant is very dif-ficult..

[tennis14576]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. Nettle leave, dong quai, and vitamin E are all remedies that promote fertility.
2. Correct. Herbs to avoid while trying to conceive include licorice root, yarrow, worm-wood, ephedra, fennel, goldenseal, lavender, juniper, flaxseed, pennyroyal, passionflower, wild cherry, cascara, sage, thyme, and periwinkle.
3. Incorrect. Vitamin E, calcium, and magnesium may promote fertility and conception.
4. Incorrect. Although most herbal remedies have not been proven clinically to promote fer-tility, it is advised to avoid the following herbs while trying to conceive: licorice root, yarrow, wormwood, ephedra, fennel, goldenseal, lavender, juniper, flaxseed, pennyroyal, passion-flower, wild cherry, cascara, sage, thyme, and periwinkle.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. Although talking about their feelings may unburden them of negative feelings, infertility can be a major stressor that affects the couple's relationships with family and friends.
2. Incorrect. Limiting interaction with other infertile couples may be a beginning point for addressing psychosocial needs, but depending on where the other couple is in their own re-covery process may or may not be of assistance to them.
3. Correct. Venting negative feelings may unburden the couple. A support group may pro-vide a safe haven for the couple to share their experiences and gain insight from others' ex-periences.
4. Incorrect. This statement is not supportive of the psychosocial needs of this couple and may be detrimental to their well-being.

[mia]

Excellent

[lcapri7]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it