The spouse of a patient who is an alcoholic asks the nurse about dietary supplements that may help prevent liver disease. Which herb will the nurse suggest the patient discuss with a provider who has prescriptive authority?
a. Ginkgo biloba
b. Kava
c. Milk thistle
d. Sage
ANS: C
Milk thistle can prevent damage to liver cells and stimulates regeneration of liver cells.
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A) dehydration B) circulatory overload C) infection D) hyponatremia
During the initial assessment of a very thin patient at the eye clinic, the nurse notes that the patient has very prominent eyes. The nurse should inquire about a history of:
1. diabetes. 2. glomerulonephritis. 3. Graves' disease. 4. hypertension.
A woman with a multiple-fetus pregnancy asks, "What are the chances of having an uncomplicated pregnancy?" The nurse's best response is that:
1. The perinatal mortality rate for monoamniotic siblings is 50%. 2. Twins are less likely to have complications than are singleton births. 3. Primiparous women pregnant with twins are less likely to develop complications. 4. Spontaneous abortion is more common with twins.
A client in a psychiatric unit has received a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. Occasionally, the client loses his temper and expresses his anger inappropriately
Which nursing statement provides appropriate feedback regarding the client's angry outbursts? A) "You were very rude to interrupt the group the way you did." B) "You accomplish nothing when you lose your temper like that." C) "Showing your anger in that manner is very childish and insensitive." D) "You became angry in the group session, raised your voice, stomped out, and slammed the door."