The nurse should be attentive to clients with which chronic disease if they are using essential oils?

1. Hypertension
2. Cardiac problems
3. Asthma
4. Cancer


Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This type of alternative therapy does not appear to affect blood pressure.
Rationale 2: This type of alternative therapy does not appear to affect the cardiac system.
Rationale 3: Some oils can trigger bronchial spasms, so persons with asthma should consult their primary health care provider before using oils.
Rationale 4: This type of alternative therapy does not appear to affect cancer.

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