Answer to Question 1
A
Garlic lowers blood pressure and blood lipids, but inhibits platelet aggregation and may prolong bleeding time. The physician needs to be notified prior to surgery to assess the client for bleeding during the post-operative period.
There is no evidence to suggest that garlic can cause severe hypotension in a hypertensive client.
Garlic is not know to cause nausea and vomiting.
Garlic is not known to treat depression. St. John's wort is taken by clients experiencing depres-sion.
Answer to Question 2
A, B, C, F
Caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine consumed late in the evening produce insomnia. Worry over personal problems or situations frequently disrupts sleep. Alterations in routines, including changing mealtimes and staying up late at night for social activities, can disrupt sleep. Exercising 2 hours before bedtime actually increases a sense of fatigue and promotes relaxation. Taking an antacid does not decrease sleep.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
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Client positioned and draped
The physician orders pemetrexed (Alimta) 500 mg/m2. The client’s body surface area is 2.14 ...