If the claims made for St. John's wort are true (i.e., beneficial effects, side effects, time it takes to produce an effect), explain why LJ did not feel an effect after taking it a few days
It is believed that St. John's wort has to be taken for weeks or months before an effect is seen.
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1. Self-evaluate 2. Practice life skills 3. Improve family situations 4. Work with other families
The postpartum patient is concerned about mastitis because she experienced it with her last baby. Preventive measures the nurse can teach include:
1. Wearing a tight-fitting bra. 2. Limiting feedings to q.i.d. 3. Frequent breastfeeding. 4. Forcing fluids.
A female client wants to know how long a sperm cell can survive in the female body so
that she can plan the necessary contraceptive measures in the future. Which fact should the nurse inform the client about? A) Sperm cells can survive indefinitely in the female body B) Sperm cells can survive anytime before ovulation C) Sperm cells survive for a week after intercourse D) Sperm cells survive up to 3 days after intercourse
A patient in an alcohol rehabilitation program says, "I have been a loser all my life. I'm so ashamed of what I have put my family through. Now, I'm not even sure I can succeed at staying sober." Which nursing diagnosis applies?
a. Chronic low self-esteem b. Situational low self-esteem c. Disturbed personal identity d. Ineffective health maintenance