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
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.
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