A patient with a family history of heart disease asks the nurse to recommend herbs that decrease the risk for heart disease. The nurse suggests the patient discuss which herbs with the health care provider? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Flaxseed
2. Green tea
3. Soy
4. Milk thistle
5. Acai
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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