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sheilaspns

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A prenatal patient asks about using aromatherapy to help her relax and reduce stress. What should the nurse tell her?
 
  a. Some essential oils are harmful to the mother and the fetus.
  b. Some oils such as rosemary help lower blood pressure.
  c. Geranium oil can contribute to thrombus formation.
  d. No essential oils are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Question 2

During pregnancy, acupressure may be used to treat:
 
  a. Hypertension
  b. Varicose veins
  c. Nausea and vomiting
  d. Carpal tunnel syndrome


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A number of essential oils used in aromatherapy can have harmful effects on the mother or fetus. Rosemary has hypertensive properties, and geranium oil has an anticoagulant effect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
During pregnancy, acupressure may be effective in treating nausea, vomiting, and other discomforts of pregnancy. It should not be used with varicose veins and carpal tunnel syndrome.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
No problemo


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