Author Question: An older patient asks the nurse about taking Echinacea to prevent colds. What response by the nurse ... (Read 54 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older patient asks the nurse about taking Echinacea to prevent colds. What response by the nurse is best?

a. That's fine; it's a very common herb.
b. Older people should not use herbs.
c. This herb may not be well produced.
d. Echinacea has a deleterious effect on immunity.

Question 2

The nurse evaluates how an older adult patient will react to the death of a spouse based on how the patient

a. expresses concern for his spouse during a prolonged illness.
b. reacts when their beloved dog was sent to live with an adult child.
c. demonstrates his or her philosophy of health and happiness.
d. expresses how his spouse's illness has impacted their life together.

jaymee143 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Echinacea is a popular herb many people take to boost the immune system. However, herbs may not be produced consistently or tested thoroughly, so the patient is advised to speak to the pro-vider about adding this herb. It has not been shown to be harmful to the immune system though.

Answer to Question 2

B
One's responses to loss and death are characterized by one's natural reaction to all kinds of losses, not just death. People's responses depend on their perception of the events and the mean-ing of the loss within the context of their lives and their physical, psychosocial, and spiritual life patterns. This behavior will likely be similar for all major losses, including the relocation of a pet. The other options do not demonstrate a grief reaction.