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Zoey63294

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The nurse is providing information about warfarin (Coumadin) to a client who takes herbal products. The nurse states, Some herbs interfere with the effectiveness of warfarin. Do you take ...
 
  A) echinacea?
  B) goldenseal?
  C) ginkgo biloba?
  D) tumeric?

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A client is very anxious before an invasive procedure. What CAM therapy would be most helpful to assist in decreasing anxiety?
 
  A) Meditation
  B) Chinese medicine
  C) Acupuncture
  D) Herbs


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Ginkgo biloba is an herb that affects platelet function. As a result, it should not be used with warfarin.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Meditation is a way to tune and train the mind, leading to greater efficiency in everyday life. This will be most helpful in assisting this client to decrease the stress level. Chinese medicine has a very broad base and includes meditation, acupuncture, and herbs.


Zoey63294

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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