The nurse is visiting with the wife of a patient. The wife tells the nurse that they are planning a cruise to the Bahamas, but she confesses that she is prone to motion sickness
Which of the following herbal supplements could the nurse recommend to alleviate or prevent motion sickness?
a. Saw palmetto
b. Valerian
c. Ginger root
d. Black cohosh
ANS: C
Enough evidence has been collected to support the benefits of ginger root for preventing and treating motion sickness, morning sickness, seasickness, and postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Saw palmetto is taken to relieve urinary symptoms related to BPH.
Valerian is used primarily to promote sleep.
Black cohosh is used for treating symptoms of menopause.
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