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segrsyd

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Prior to beginning radiation therapy the nurse notes that the client is taking antioxidant vitamins, A, C, and E. What side effects of taking these supplements during treatment should the nurse be alert to?
 
  1. Immunosuppression
   2. Preventing the oxidizing effects of free radicals
   3. Altered bleeding
   4. Increased chemotherapy levels

Question 2

The merging of conventional therapies with established complementary and alternative medicine is known as _____ medicine.
 
  a. alternative
  b. integrative
  c. naturopathic
  d. homeopathic


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
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Rationale: Antioxidant vitamins may prevent the oxidizing effect of free radicals deliberately formed by radiation and some chemotherapies. Echinacea can cause immunosuppression. Garlic supplementation is noted to alter platelet function and coagulation. A variety of other herbs affect chemotherapy levels, which can lead to toxicity.

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The merging of conventional therapies with established complementary and alternative medicine is known as integrative medicine. Alternative medicine replaces conventional therapies with non-Western healing methods. Naturopathic medicine is based on the use of the body's natural healing forces to recover from disease and to achieve wellness. Homeopathic medicine is an al-ternative medical system in which a small amount of a diluted substance is prescribed to relieve symptoms for which the same substance, given in larger amounts, will cause the same symptoms.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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