The nurse is planning care for an anxious client receiving antidepressant medication. Which al-ternative therapy could the nurse incorporate in the care plan without being concerned about un-toward interactions?
1. St. John's wort
2. Homeopathy
3. Ginseng
4. Yoga
ANS: 4
Yoga and meditation are accepted alternative or complementary therapies for clients with anxiety disorders. Clients report relaxation with use of yoga. There are no untoward side effects of drug-herb interactions with use of yoga. Untoward effects are possible with ingestion of herbal medicines or homeopathic remedies.
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