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tichca

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A client is receiving chemotherapy to treat a solid organ tumor. The client admits to the nurse that he has been drinking Chinese teas to treat the disease. What is the appropriate response from the nurse?
 
  a. You have the right to use any nonmedicinal treatments you want.
  b. You should not take any alternative medications while on chemotherapy.
  c. We must be sure that your teas do not interact with the chemotherapy.
  d. Traditional medicines and herbal therapy should not be used together.

Question 2

Which herb is frequently used to treat digestive disorders?
 
  a. Milk thistle
  b. Peppermint
  c. Valerian
  d. Goldenseal


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sylvia

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

ANS: C
Clients have the right to use complementary treatments, but it is the responsibility of nurses to ensure that no unsafe interactions exist.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Peppermint is commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, and cholecystitis.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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