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burchfield96

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A client with a family history of heart disease asks the nurse to recommend herbs that decrease the risk for heart disease. The nurse suggests the client discuss which herbs with the health care provider?
 
  1. Flaxseed
  2. Green tea
  3. Soy
  4. Milk thistle
  5. Acai

Question 2

A postmenopausal client with a history of stroke is told she cannot take female hormones because of the risk for future thromboembolic events.
 
  The client asks about other ways to manage her symptoms. Which herbs would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend to this client?
  1. Soy
  2. Black cohosh
  3. Evening primrose
  4. Saw palmetto
  5. Acai



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Flaxseed is believed to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Rationale 2: Green tea is believed to increase LDL and cholesterol, which may reduce the risk for heart disease.
Rationale 3: Soy is believed to help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Rationale 4: Milk thistle is believed to be an antitoxin.
Rationale 5: Acai is an antioxidant.
Global Rationale: Flaxseed is believed to reduce the risk of heart disease. Green tea is believed to increase LDL and cholesterol, which may reduce the risk for heart disease. Soy is believed to help prevent cardiovascular disease. Milk thistle is believed to be an antitoxin. Acai is an antioxidant.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Soy is used to alleviate postmenopausal symptoms.
Rationale 2: Black cohosh is used to alleviate postmenopausal symptoms.
Rationale 3: Evening primrose is used to alleviate postmenopausal symptoms.
Rationale 4: Saw palmetto is used to decrease prostate hyperplasia.
Rationale 5: Acai is used as an antioxidant and for weight loss.
Global Rationale: Soy, black cohosh, and evening primrose are used to alleviate postmenopausal symptoms. Saw palmetto is used to decrease prostate hyperplasia. Acai is used as an antioxidant and for weight loss.




burchfield96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


vickybb89

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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