The nurse is caring for a patient who complains of nausea related to gastric cancer. Which supplement should the nurse suggest?
a. Ginger
b. Lemon
c. Butterscotch
d. Black licorice
ANS: A
It has been believed that ginger can be an effective aid in relieving nausea in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, pregnant patients, and postoperative patients. Research however did not find this to be so. Even so, patients might have some relief from using ginger for nausea. B. C. D. These supplements are not identified as helping with nausea.
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