During an assessment, the nurse learns that the only thing that helps a patient with a daily morning headache is "using a vaporizer with eucalyptus" before breakfast. Which health problem should the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
1. acute rhinitis
2. allergic rhinitis
3. symptoms of sinusitis
4. after-effects from the flu
Correct Answer: 3
Complementary therapies are often used to alleviate the symptoms of sinusitis. Aromatherapy using herbs such as eucalyptus may be used. Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal passages. A eucalyptus cough drop would not relieve inflammation. The scenario does not mention any history of the flu.
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