Author Question: During a health interview, a client tells the nurse that she is taking ginkgo for memory ... (Read 68 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

During a health interview, a client tells the nurse that she is taking ginkgo for memory improvement. For which of the following conditions should the nurse assess related to this information?

A) Bleeding
B) Diabetes
C) Seizures
D) Depression

Question 2

The nurse is ambulating a new mother after a cesarean section to reduce the risk of postoperative complications. For what condition does this intervention decrease the risk?

A) Thrombophlebitis
B) Uterine atony
C) Puerperal infection
D) Cystitis

mfedorka · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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Ginkgo may contribute to bleeding tendencies, particularly if combined with oral anticoagulants. Several herbal supplements may cause problems with diabetes and depression, and allspice and evening primrose may exacerbate seizure disorders.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Thrombophlebitis involves a clot in a blood vessel, with resultant inflammation. In a new mother, thrombophlebitis typically occurs in the femoral vessels in the leg. Early ambulation greatly lessens the occurrence of thrombophlebitis in new mothers. Uterine atony, or lack of uterine muscle tone, prevents the uterine muscles from contracting and closing the venous sinuses, which usually causes postpartum hemorrhage. Fundal massage is an intervention. Puerperal infection is an infection in any part of the reproductive tract following childbirth. Interventions for this condition and for cystitis (bladder infection) are handwashing and proper hygiene.